George Sutton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
George sutton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.589 N,0 9.204 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.643150
  • Longitude: 0.153400
Wreck Depth 29.69 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE SUTTON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1883
Bottom Texture 4/17
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4121/76 14.7.76 LOCATED 26.5.76 IN 503833N, 000917E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.1 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. THOUGHT TO BE SMALL WOODEN TRAWLER 40-45FT LONG, WHICH SANK 1969/70. DCS3 SHADOW INDICATES LARGER VESSEL, POSSIBLY 48MTRS [160FT] LONG, BUT MAY BE BROKEN UP. LIES 030/210DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). INS AS WK 29MTRS. BR STD. H1965/76 27.11.80 EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 503833N, 000918E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 37.3MTRS, BEAM 8.5MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. MEDIUM SIZED WK, UPRIGHT, LYING N/S, BOWS N. APPARENTLY WOODEN, WITH RIBS EXPOSED, & 3 HATCHES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/29 26.11.86 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE OLD IRON VESSEL ABOUT 35MTRS LONG, 6MTRS BEAM, LYING UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. HULL HEAVILY SILTED WITH SOFT MUD, HAS IRON TRANSVERSE DECK BEAMS EVERY 1.5MTRS. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. COAL SCATTERED ON SITE. INFESTED WITH LARGE CONGER EELS. (T W BENNETTO, 28.10.86). H1310/88/20 7.4.88 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 'GEORGE SUTTON' - NAME ON HUB OF SHIP'S WHEEL. LIES UPRIGHT, WITH BOWS APPROX N, STANDING 4 TO 5MTRS HIGH. 2MTRS SCOUR AROUND PORT SIDE AND STERN. (T W BENNETTO, 9.3.88). HH100/351/05 12.5.92 LOCATED IN 503830N, 000919E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083466 5.2.16 EXAM'D 16.07.15 IN 5038.589N, 0009.204E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32.89MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 40MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

27.8.1883 LEFT NEWCASTLE 27.8.1883 FOR CORK WITH CARGO OF COAL. DID NOT ARRIVE. POSTED MISSING 4.1.1884.

General Comments

IRON HULL, UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N, WELL DECAYED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 38.589 N,0 9.204 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE SUTTON wreck located?

The GEORGE SUTTON wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.589 N,0 9.204 E.

How deep is the GEORGE SUTTON and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGE SUTTON lies at a depth of about 29.69 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.589 N,0 9.204 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE SUTTON?

The seabed around the GEORGE SUTTON lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE SUTTON sink?

The GEORGE SUTTON sank on Jan 1, 1883.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE SUTTON discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE SUTTON was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GEORGE SUTTON belong to?

The GEORGE SUTTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE SUTTON carrying?

The GEORGE SUTTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE SUTTON?

The GEORGE SUTTON had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE SUTTON?

The GEORGE SUTTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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