Sunda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sunda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.831 N,3 13.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530517
  • Longitude: -3.225500
Wreck Depth 3.2 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNDA
Type steam ship
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1381
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1866
Original Detection Year 1959
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 2FMS IN 533149N, 031327W. (K2184/55D). BR STD. 24.4.73 24.4.73 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. DEPTH 12FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533149N, 031329W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 1.4.74 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 3.2MTRS. NC 1951.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON QUEENS CHANNEL BAR & BECAME A WRECK.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SUNDA wreck located?

The SUNDA wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.831 N,3 13.53 W.

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

The SUNDA lies at a depth of about 3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.831 N,3 13.53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNDA?

The seabed around the SUNDA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SUNDA sink?

The SUNDA sank on Oct 29, 1866.

When was the wreck of the SUNDA discovered?

The wreck of the SUNDA was discovered in 1959.

What was the tonnage of the SUNDA?

The SUNDA had a tonnage of 1381 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNDA?

The SUNDA is classified as a steam ship.

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