Suffolk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Suffolk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.703 N,5 13.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.961717
  • Longitude: -5.217683
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUFFOLK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 2924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1886
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77 4.5.77 H1282/77 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT LIZARD HEAD. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). 17.12.85 17.12.85 LIES VERY BROKEN UP JUST NORTH OF OLD LIZARD HEAD IN 495740N, 051300W, APPROX. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1). NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. LIES IN ROCKY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY R & H GREEN, LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SUFFOLK SS CO, LONDON. PASSAGE BALTIMOR FOR LONDON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 275 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN ASHORE ON ROCKS DIRECTLY UNDER LIZARD HEAD IN THICK FOG. LATER BROKE HER BACK AND CAPSIZED. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SUFFOLK wreck located?

The SUFFOLK wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.703 N,5 13.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUFFOLK?

The seabed around the SUFFOLK lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SUFFOLK sink?

The SUFFOLK sank on Sep 28, 1886.

When was the wreck of the SUFFOLK discovered?

The wreck of the SUFFOLK was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SUFFOLK belong to?

The SUFFOLK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SUFFOLK carrying?

The SUFFOLK was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SUFFOLK?

The SUFFOLK had a tonnage of 2924 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUFFOLK?

The SUFFOLK is classified as a steam ship.

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