Sun Rise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sun rise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 11.067 N,9 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.184450
  • Longitude: 9.150000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN RISE
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 29 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 2958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2690/79 22.12.80 GROUNDED IN POSN 4M FROM CAP SERRAT 120MTRS FROM COAST IN 371104N, 090900E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL'S.242 & 243). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY HANSEATICHE WERFT G.M.B.H., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZAPPION SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM DAKAR TO PORTO MARGHERA. GROUNDED AT SIDI MECHRIG, AIN GRONZ, AFTER TAKING ON WATER DURING BAD WEATHER. BROKE INTO TWO PARTS & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. 14 CREW SAFE, CAPTAIN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUN RISE wreck located?

The SUN RISE wreck is located at coordinates 37 11.067 N,9 9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN RISE?

The seabed around the SUN RISE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SUN RISE sink?

The SUN RISE sank on Dec 5, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SUN RISE discovered?

The wreck of the SUN RISE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SUN RISE belong to?

The SUN RISE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SUN RISE carrying?

The SUN RISE was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SUN RISE?

The SUN RISE had a tonnage of 2958 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN RISE?

The SUN RISE is classified as a motor vessel.

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