Sully Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sully Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 26.949 N,5 31.088 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.449150
  • Longitude: -5.518133
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SULLY
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 2649
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 11.7.19 11.7.19 WK IN 482700N, 053100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1291/28 H1291/28 AMEND TO NDW PA (1917). BR STD. 16.1.78 16.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482705N, 053100W ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 3.1.80 3.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. 16.7.86 16.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 77MTRS IN 482700N, 053100W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. NC 2643. 23.2.88 23.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 77MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585044. NC 2644. 11.11.98 11.11.98 AMENDED TO WK USC PD 77MTRS TO AGREE WITH FRENCH WK RECORDS. 11.12.09 SEP 2009000084718 11.12.09 SHOWN IN 4826.949N, 0531.088W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE, 5M S OF USHANT, WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BAHIA BLANCA TO BREST. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SULLY wreck located?

The SULLY wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.949 N,5 31.088 W.

How deep is the SULLY and where exactly is it located?

The SULLY lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 48 26.949 N,5 31.088 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SULLY?

The seabed around the SULLY lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the SULLY sink?

The SULLY sank on Mar 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SULLY discovered?

The wreck of the SULLY was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SULLY belong to?

The SULLY belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SULLY?

The SULLY had a tonnage of 2649 tons.

What type of wreck is the SULLY?

The SULLY is classified as a sailing vessel.