Sunrise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sunrise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 49.467 N,72 43.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.824450
  • Longitude: 72.720450
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNRISE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 175.4 m
Width 20 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 10224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1980
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.6.80 SANK IN 44FT IN 1.3M SW OF BOMBAY FLOATING LT. (LL, 14.6.80). NCA. H3449/80 25.6.80 UNLIT, UNMARKED. MAST PARTLY VISIBLE IN 184938N, 724324E, OR 235DEGS, 5.4M FROM PRONGS REEF LT HO. (TELEX SHELL INT., 24.6.80). INS AS DW. NC 2736. H3449/80 28.8.80 HULL TOTALLY SUBMERGED. MASTS & DERRICKS SHOWING 5-6MTRS. (MV GANDARA HN, 10.8.80). DW (MASTS) IN 184938N, 724324E. (DEHRA DUN NM 401/80). AMEND TO DW (MASTS). - NM 1950/80. H3449/80 26.9.80 MASTS SHOW ALL STATES OF TIDE. (MV AUSTRAL STAR HN, 17.9.80). NCA. H2766/75 23.3.82 MASTS CLEARLY VISIBLE AT HW. (CITY OF LONDON, 15.1.82). NCA. H3849/81 30.8.84 WY SPH LT BUOY, FL(5)1.5S, IN 184930N, 724306E. (DEHRA DUN NM 360/84). - NM2460/84. H3992/85 4.6.86 BUOY WAS NOT SIGHTED, NOR DETECTED ON RADAR, ON 28.3.86 FROM A POSN 2.3M W OF WK. (MV MOBIL ACME, HN 01/86, 28.3.86). NCA YET. H3992/85 5.1.87 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (NAVAREA VIII 734/86). NCA YET. H2691/86 22.7.87 BUOY NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 2016. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2186/87. H3992/85 12.8.87 SHOWN IN 184925N, 724316E [IND], AS DETERMINED BY INDIAN SURVEY VESSEL DARSHAK IN 1983, ON INDIAN 2016 [1986 EDN]. (INDIAN HYDRO., 31.7.87). - NM 2659/87. H3992/85 5.11.87 NOW IN 184926N, 724317E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 418/87). SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (DEHRA DUN NM 437(T)/87). NCA. H3992/85 15.8.88 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (NAV VIII 22/88). WK TO BE REMOVED SOON. (LL, 6.8.88). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 17.11.89 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (NAVAREA VIII 511/89). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 21.12.89 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS IN 184938N, 724324E. (NAVAREA VIII 630/89). NCA. H502/350/01 9.1.90 SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (DEHRA DUN NM 436/89) DELETE LEGEND MASTS. - NM 249/90.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 1990

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY N.V.KON. MAATS ''DE SCHELDE''. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOLANDIA MARITIME CORPORATION, LTD. PASSAGE JAPAN FOR DAMMAN. REPORTED A LEAK IN THE ENGINE ROOM DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. VESSEL WAS DIVERTED TO BOMBAY, WHERE SHE ANCHORED IN OUTER APPROACHES. TUGS WERE UNABLE TO COPE WITH LEAKAGES, VESSEL WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUNRISE wreck located?

The SUNRISE wreck is located at coordinates 18 49.467 N,72 43.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNRISE?

The seabed around the SUNRISE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SUNRISE sink?

The SUNRISE sank on Jun 13, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SUNRISE discovered?

The wreck of the SUNRISE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SUNRISE belong to?

The SUNRISE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SUNRISE carrying?

The SUNRISE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the SUNRISE?

The SUNRISE had a tonnage of 10224 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNRISE?

The SUNRISE is classified as a motor vessel.

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