Surprise (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Surprise (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.046 N,6 2.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.650767
  • Longitude: -6.044067
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURPRISE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1906
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.2.75 GROUNDING POSN ON ARDMORE ISLANDS GIVEN AS 553903N, 060235W. BROKEN UP. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 11.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-SEA KING. BUILT 1864 BY J ASH AND CO, LONDON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHIERY BY D JOY AND CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. PASSAGE LARNE FOR FOYERS, INVERNESSHIRE. LOST ON REEF ONE MILE S OF ARDMORE PT. UNCERTAIN WHETHER THIS VESSEL WAS A TRAWLER OR A STEAM 'PUFFER'. (SIBI).

General Comments

PUFFER

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FAQ

Where is the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.046 N,6 2.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 16, 1906.

When was the wreck of the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,coal.

What was the tonnage of the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY)?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the SURPRISE (POSSIBLY)?

The SURPRISE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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