Sunset Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Sunset Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
12 34.2 N,53 21.25 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 12.570000
- Longitude: 53.354167
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SUNSET |
|
Type
|
bulk carrier
|
| Flag |
CY |
| Length |
167.9 m |
| Width |
22.6 m |
| Draught |
9.4 |
| Tonnage |
13907 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 1, 1991
|
| Original Detection Year |
1991 |
| Last Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 5, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater Wreck SUNSET Coordinates 12 34.2 N 53 21.25 E located off the coast of Socotra Island Yemen in the Arabian Sea. This maritime hazard is identified as the sunken vessel SUNSET which remains as a permanent underwater obstruction. The wreck lies at a general depth of 20 meters. Structural descriptions from hydrographic surveys indicate the vessel is in a deteriorated condition with masts and bridge structures historically visible but subject to degradation from monsoon conditions. The site is designated as a dangerous wreck for vessels using the nearby anchorage in emergencies. Precise positioning derived from satellite data places the wreck site approximately 5.2 nautical miles from Ras Baduwa. The wreck remains in situ with no planned salvage operations as it sits on the seabed as is.
Surveying Details
HH120/351/01 21.8.91 REPORTED TO BE SINKING IN 123600N, 532200E. (LL 285). CHART AS DWPA. - NM 2566/91. HH120/351/02 30.10.91 SUNK IN 123600N, 532200E, APPROX, WITH ONLY FUNNEL & BRIDGE DECK HOUSING SHOWING. (YEMEN PORTS AUTHORITY NM 3/91). NO SALVAGE OPERATION PLANNED. VESSEL LIES 'AS IS'. (LL 286). NCA. HH120/351/02 31.3.92 EXAM'D RECENTLY. LIES WITH MASTS & BRIDGE VISIBLE BUT THESE ARE LIKELY TO BE SMASHED DOWN DURING NEXT MONSOON SEASON & TO BE A HAZARD TO VESSELS USING ANCHORAGE IN AN EMERGENCY. POSN, FROM NUMEROUS SATELLITE PASSES, 123351N, 532100.5E, OR 205DEG, 5.2M FROM RAS BADUWA [?RHIY DI-BIDOH]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (A D MARSHALL, SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, FAX DTD 6.2.92). MEAN POSN PLOTS IN 123412N, 532115E, APPROX. AMEND TO ST PA IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1117/92.
Circumstances of loss
EX-SEA TRANSPORTER '86, EX-KEFALONIA WIND '84, EX-SUGAR TRANSPORTER '79. BUILT 1970 BY LITHGOWS 1969 EAST LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEANFEVER MARINE LTD. PASSAGE GDYNIA FOR KEELUNG. CARGO INCLUDED STEEL BILLETS, STEEL PLATES, STEEL BEAMS, ZINK INGOTS & ZINK PLATES. STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER IN HOLDS DURING STORMY WEATHER & TREMENDOUS SEAS. ALTERED COURSE & ANCHORED IN GHUBBET SHUAB ANCHORAGE, SOCOTRA, WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY SANK. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
12 34.2 N,53 21.25 E
Sunset on Wreck Map
Sunset Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SUNSET wreck located?
The SUNSET wreck is located at coordinates 12 34.2 N,53 21.25 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SUNSET?
The seabed around the SUNSET lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the SUNSET sink?
The SUNSET sank on Aug 1, 1991.
When was the wreck of the SUNSET discovered?
The wreck of the SUNSET was discovered in 1991.
What country did the SUNSET belong to?
The SUNSET belonged to CY.
What cargo was the SUNSET carrying?
The SUNSET was carrying metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the SUNSET?
The SUNSET had a tonnage of 13907 tons.
What type of wreck is the SUNSET?
The SUNSET is classified as a bulk carrier.