Sudon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sudon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.007 N,2 26.141 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.516783
  • Longitude: -2.435683
Wreck Depth 11.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUDON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 14.8
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 24.6.80 SWEDISH COASTER, KNOWN LOCALLY AS SUDON, BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED, IN 503058N, 022536W. POSN BY DECCA. (M. SKELSEY). NCA YET. H1270/84 21.7.86 DIVED ON 13 & 14.7.86, IN 503059N, 022606W [OGB]. SUBSTANTIAL VESSEL, WHICH HAS YIELDED MUCH NON-FERROUS METAL. LARGE WINCHES AND BOILER, STANDING 2.5-3MTRS HIGH, REMAIN BESIDE THE RATHER FLATTENED, BROKEN AND WELL-SPREAD WRECKAGE. (M SKELSEY). 'DIVE DORSET' GIVES TRANSITS WHICH INDICATE POSN COULD BE 503055N, 022536W APPROX. NCA. H1310/88/38 10.8.88 STANDS UP TO 3MTRS HIGH IN 503035N, 022521W IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS AT LW. (T G WILSON, 6.7.88). NCA YET. HH3848/86/2 27.11.91 EXAM'D 26.9.91 IN 503057N, 022606W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.0 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES ON ROCKY SEABED ORIENTATED 051/231DEG IN A NATURAL HOLLOW IN THE ROCK, THE SIDES OF WHICH ARE SHALLOWER THAN THE WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). BR STD. SEP 2009/000105127 10.8.09 LOCATED IN 5031.007N, 0226.141W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.69MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HN FOR HI 1154 DTD 5.8.09). AMEND WK 11.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/154/01 / SEP 2010/000005843 31.12.09 LOCATED 5.3.09. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.69 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.4MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

IDENTITY UNKNOWN. SINGLE BOILER, WINCHES AND FLATTENED METAL REMAIN. (SIBI).

General Comments

FLATTENED AND WELL SPREAD OUT

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FAQ

Where is the SUDON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SUDON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.007 N,2 26.141 W.

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

The SUDON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.007 N,2 26.141 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUDON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SUDON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SUDON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SUDON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SUDON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SUDON (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the SUDON (POSSIBLY)?

The SUDON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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