Southern Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Southern sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 25.415 N,5 36.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.423583
  • Longitude: -5.601067
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHERN SUN
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1974
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4695/71 7.2.74 SANK IN 552527N, 053550W. (CG SOUTHEND & LLOYDS VOL.215). NCA. H4695/71 18.3.74 MOVED INTO INNER BASIN. NO LONGER DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (CG SOUTHEND).
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK 30YDS SE OF NE QUAY ARM AFTER COLLISION WITH MFV 'SILVER FERN'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 25.415 N,5 36.064 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHERN SUN wreck located?

The SOUTHERN SUN wreck is located at coordinates 55 25.415 N,5 36.064 W.

When did the SOUTHERN SUN sink?

The SOUTHERN SUN sank on Feb 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHERN SUN discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHERN SUN was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHERN SUN?

The SOUTHERN SUN is classified as a fishing vessel.