Sulaco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sulaco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 25 N,25 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.416667
  • Longitude: -25.000000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SULACO
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5389
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN APPROX 572500N, 250000W. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY CAMMEL LARID & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS AND FYFFES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 447NHP. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR NIGERIA. TORPEDOED BY U 124. (LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SULACO wreck located?

The SULACO wreck is located at coordinates 57 25 N,25 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SULACO?

The seabed around the SULACO lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the SULACO sink?

The SULACO sank on Oct 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SULACO discovered?

The wreck of the SULACO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SULACO belong to?

The SULACO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SULACO carrying?

The SULACO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SULACO?

The SULACO had a tonnage of 5389 tons.

What type of wreck is the SULACO?

The SULACO is classified as a liner.

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