Shuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.389 N,5 54.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.556483
  • Longitude: -5.914400
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHUNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1913
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.3.75 5.3.75 WRECKED IN 563900N, 060300W, APPROX. (PL SELLARS, 11.2.75). HH272/350/01 7.11.90 HH272/350/01 7.11.90 LOCATED IN 563324N, 055448W [OGB]. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS SHUNA, BUILT 1909, BY BELL. CARGO COAL. (K DRAKE, TELECON 2.11.90). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/05 6.4.92 HH100/351/05 6.4.92 LIES ABOUT 0.5M NNW OF RUBHA AIRD SEISG IN 563326N, 055452W APPROX. ORIENTATED PARALLEL TO SHORELINE WITH BOW SE. UPRIGHT AND VIRTUALLY INTACT IN GEN DEPTHS 32-34MTRS. STANDS ABOUT 3-3.5MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. (P J MOIR, 31.3.92). 15.3.07 15.3.07 [EUT] POSN: 5633.389N, 0554.864W. NE 2390. 13.3.12 13.3.12 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA, LIES WITHIN BOUNDARY OF FISH FARM. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

8.5.13 BUILT IN 1909 BY A VUIJK & ZONAN IN THE NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCANDANAVIAN SHIPPING. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G T GREY, HOLBOURN WORKS, SOUTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR GOTHENBURG. WHILE SEEKING SHELTER FROM HEAVY WEATHER STRUCK GREY ROCKS ON 8.5.13. ATTEMPTED TO REACH TOBERMORY BUT HAD TO BEACH ON MORVEN SHORE & SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. CREW SAFE. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, SIBI, & SHIPWRECKS OF W SCOTLAND).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the SHUNA wreck located?

The SHUNA wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.389 N,5 54.864 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHUNA?

The seabed around the SHUNA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SHUNA sink?

The SHUNA sank on May 9, 1913.

When was the wreck of the SHUNA discovered?

The wreck of the SHUNA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SHUNA belong to?

The SHUNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHUNA carrying?

The SHUNA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SHUNA?

The SHUNA had a tonnage of 1426 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHUNA?

The SHUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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