Surprise Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Surprise Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
63 33 N,20 20 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 27 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Low Water Springs |
| Name | SURPRISE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | IS |
| Length | 54.3 m |
| Width | 9.1 m |
| Draught | 4.6 |
| Tonnage | 661 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 5, 1968 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1968 |
| Last Detection Year | 2017 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2038/51 26.2.69 VESSEL REPORTEDLY STRANDED ON LANDEYJASANDUR. NUMEROUS EFFORTS TO SALVE VESSEL. (LL, 4.12.68) NCA, POSN 633300N, 202000W FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 9, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
17.12.68 VESSEL, BUILT 1947 IN ABERDEEN, RAN AGROUND ON LANDEYJASUNDUR, 5M FROM VESTMANN ISLANDS, ICELAND, IN STORMY WEATHER. CREW OF 30 ALL RESCUED. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED DUE TO VESSEL BREAKING UP IN BAD WEATHER. (LL, 6.9., 9.9, 26.10., 1.11., 6.12., 16 & 17.12.68)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
63 33 N,20 20 W
Surprise on Wreck Map
Surprise Wreck on Google Map
Nearby Wrecks:
- Charles H. Salter Wreck 8482.2 M
- Pelagus Wreck 13889.7 M
- Brynjolfur Wreck 24092.2 M
- Vikartindur Wreck 32955.3 M
- Hafrun Wreck 33511.9 M
- Narburg Wreck 36332.3 M