Atlantic Sun (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlantic sun (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.894 N,6 54.742 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.931567
  • Longitude: -6.912367
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 2333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1918
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,005.0,085
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 H095/39 ACCURATE POSN 555605N, 065500W. (C-IN-C W APPS). AUBD 317/1 LENGTH 275FT. HT 70FT. DIRN 045/225DEG. POSN 555555N, 065450W. H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 POSSIBLE WRECK LYING IN ITS OWN SCOUR, 30FMS IN 30FMS. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 22.12.67). INS AS WK 30FMS. BR STD. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. NC 1770. H- 3.4.78 3.4.78 REPORTED TO BE LYING IN A SCOUR & TO HAVE BEEN HEAVILY DEPTH-CHARGED. SEPARATE PIECE OF WKGE (POSSIBLY SUPERSTRUCTURE) LYING 256DEG (T) 375YDS FROM ABOVE POSN. GUN, HEAVILY CORRODED, SIZE ABOUT 3 INCH, OF US MANUFACTURE & DTD 1894 & 1909 RECOVERED FROM WK. (RISDON BEAZLEY). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. H4131/68 17.10.78 H4131/68 17.10.78 LOCATED 3.4.78. ANCHOR APPROX 1.5TONS RECOVERED, ALSO UNEXPLODED DEPTH CHARGE. NO U/W VISIBILITY. NOT A LARGE SHIP. STANDS 20FT IN GEN DEPTH 182FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, HN 29.9.78). H1310/83/42 25.11.83 H1310/83/42 25.11.83 FROM DESCRIPTION COULD POSSIBLY BE THE ATLANTIC SUN. (F HINDS, 28.10.83). H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 EXAM'D 2.7.85 IN 555554N, 065443W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LYING 130/310DEG, IN ITS OWN SCOUR WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF SEPARATE DEBRIS LYING CLOSE SE. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/211/01 24.11.08 HH091/211/01 24.11.08 EXAM'D 2007 IN 5555.894N, 0654.742W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.21MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 1121). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 5.12.08 5.12.08 WK LIES ON A LONG RIDGE OF SAND AND SILTS IN AN AREA OF SCOUR WHICH EXTENDS SOME 200MTRS E. LEAST DEPTH IS 48.69MTRS AT 5555.9217N, 0654.043W [WGD]. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. HT GENERALLY ABOUT 3MTRS BUT UP TO 8.5MTRS IN REINSTATED DATA ON THE NE SECTION. (DIGITAL BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DATA FROM HI 1121). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED U 46.

General Comments

INTACT, IN OWN SCOUR, WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.894 N,6 54.742 W.

How deep is the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.894 N,6 54.742 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2333 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY)?

The ATLANTIC SUN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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