Sun Heros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sun heros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 27.3 S,5 39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.455000
  • Longitude: 5.650000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN HEROS
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 151.2 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 10221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/351/01 12.4.89 HH432/351/01 12.4.89 AGROUND ON ROCKS, LISTING TO STBD AND LIKELY TO BREAK DUE TO SWELL, TO SE OF PAGALU ISLAND IN POSN 012718S, 053900E. DAMAGE TO FOREPEAK AND NOS. 1 AND 2 BOTTOM TANKS. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED. (LL 11 & 13.3.89). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH432/351/01 23.5.89 HH432/351/01 23.5.89 WAS REFLOATED 15.3.89. (LL 4.5.89). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE OUTWARD BOUND FROM ANGOLA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SUN HEROS wreck located?

The SUN HEROS wreck is located at coordinates 1 27.3 S,5 39 E.

When did the SUN HEROS sink?

The SUN HEROS sank on Mar 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SUN HEROS discovered?

The wreck of the SUN HEROS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SUN HEROS belong to?

The SUN HEROS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SUN HEROS carrying?

The SUN HEROS was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SUN HEROS?

The SUN HEROS had a tonnage of 10221 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN HEROS?

The SUN HEROS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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