Sunbeam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sunbeam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.505 N,1 26.394 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.975083
  • Longitude: 1.439900
Wreck Depth 5.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNBEAM
Type barge
Flag GB
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1921
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7428/21 5.12.21 H7428/21 5.12.21 POSN 515830N 012706E ABOUT 0.33 CABLES TO THE NE OF THE WK OF ARETHUSA ON THE SE SIDE OF THE CUTLER SANDS. UNLIGHTED BUOY MARKING WK HAS BEEN PLACED ABOUT 60 YDS SE OF WK. MAST & SAILS SHOW ABOVE WATER AT ALL TIDES. (TH NM 1.12.21). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL & BUOY. - NM ACTION. H825/22 13.2.22 H825/22 13.2.22 WK HAS DRIFTED TO A POSN ON THE WESTERN SIDE ON THE CUTLER SHOAL POSN 515830N, 012642E. AN UNLIGHTED CONL BUOY PAINTED GREEN HAS BEEN PLACED ABOUT 140 YDS WNW OF WK. (TH 10/22). AMEND POSN AND BUOY. - NM ACTION. H3186/73 21.8.73 H3186/73 21.8.73 FOUND IN 515828.5N, 012630E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 5.2MTRS (17FT), FOUL 5.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 8.2MTRS. SCOUR 9.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). INS AS SW 2FMS 3FT. - NM 1698/73. 12.2.79 12.2.79 SHOWN IN 515829.5N, 012628E WITH LEAST DEPTH 5.8MTRS & APPARENTLY ORIENTATED 350/170 DEG. (HARWICH HBR CONSERVANCY BOARD SURVEY OCT 1978-K 8112). NCA. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H2915/83 26.3.85 H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D 17.10.84 IN 515829N, 012627E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6 IN GEN DEPTHS 8 TO 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 12MTRS APPROX. LYING 130/310 DEG. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5158.505N, 0126.394E.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2012

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FAQ

Where is the SUNBEAM wreck located?

The SUNBEAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.505 N,1 26.394 E.

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

The SUNBEAM lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.505 N,1 26.394 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNBEAM?

The seabed around the SUNBEAM lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SUNBEAM sink?

The SUNBEAM sank on Dec 3, 1921.

When was the wreck of the SUNBEAM discovered?

The wreck of the SUNBEAM was discovered in 1921.

What country did the SUNBEAM belong to?

The SUNBEAM belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SUNBEAM?

The SUNBEAM is classified as a barge.

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