Sunbeam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sunbeam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 38.876 N,3 2.645 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.647933
  • Longitude: -3.044083
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNBEAM
Type drifter
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5020/25 1.9.25 MAST SHOWING 10FT ABOVE WATER AT HALF TIDE ABOUT 6C NW OF DUNCANSBY HEAD LT. (CG WICK, 9.8.25). INS AS DW (1925) IN 583854N, 030233W. BR STD. H5465/57 5.3.58 AMEND TO DW. NC 2162. RSDRA2022000137295 31.1.23 OUTSIDE M/B LIMITS 2021. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE 17M S BY E FROM WICK.

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FAQ

Where is the SUNBEAM wreck located?

The SUNBEAM wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.876 N,3 2.645 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNBEAM?

The seabed around the SUNBEAM lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SUNBEAM sink?

The SUNBEAM sank on Jul 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SUNBEAM discovered?

The wreck of the SUNBEAM was discovered in 1915.

What was the tonnage of the SUNBEAM?

The SUNBEAM had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNBEAM?

The SUNBEAM is classified as a drifter.