Where is the SUNFLOWER wreck located?

The SUNFLOWER wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.529 N,2 27.219 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNFLOWER?

The seabed around the SUNFLOWER lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

The SUNFLOWER sank on Aug 12, 1915.

The wreck of the SUNFLOWER was discovered in 1915.

The SUNFLOWER was carrying salt.

The SUNFLOWER had a tonnage of 310 tons.

The SUNFLOWER is classified as a sailing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sunflower Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	52 25.529 N,2 27.219 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 52.425483 Longitude: 2.453650
Water Depth	44 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	SUNFLOWER
Type	sailing vessel
Flag	GB
Tonnage	310
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	salt
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Aug 12, 1915
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1915
Last Detection Year	1988
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522530N, 022720E. (DR FOWLER'S BK, TO APR 1916). SANK 30 MILES E BY N FROM LOWESTOFT. (LLWW1). H8203/19 LOSS CONFIRMED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS ON BA 1408. H4282/26 14.10.26 WK TOO SMALL. DELETED ON BA 1408 2182A. BR STD. H3835/86 17.3.88 NO EVIDENCE OF ANY WK IN THIS GENERAL AREA. (NP 1008, HI 354). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 25.529 N,2 27.219 E

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