Sun Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sun falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 58.05 N,72 51.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.967500
  • Longitude: 72.866000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN FALCON
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 72.9 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1127
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1984
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3449/80 7.2.85 SUNK IN 185800N, 725200E APPROX. (NAVAREA VIII 744/84). NCA YET. H2883/85 30.10.85 ST IN 185800N, 725200E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 437/85). - NM 3065/85. H2883/85 10.3.86 REPORTED REFLOATED AND REMOVED. (NAV VIII 18/86). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3605/86.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY N.V. SCHPS. GEBR. VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUN BRIGHT, S.A. DEVELOPED LIST WHEN HER ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND WAS BEACHED AT SEWREE MUDFLATS WHILE UNDER ARREST FOR 3 YEARS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SUN FALCON wreck located?

The SUN FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 18 58.05 N,72 51.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN FALCON?

The seabed around the SUN FALCON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SUN FALCON sink?

The SUN FALCON sank on Nov 17, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SUN FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the SUN FALCON was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SUN FALCON belong to?

The SUN FALCON belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SUN FALCON?

The SUN FALCON had a tonnage of 1127 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN FALCON?

The SUN FALCON is classified as a motor vessel.

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