Susan Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Susan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.577000
- Longitude: 9.409883
|
| Wreck Depth |
20.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
SUSAN |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Length |
53.3 m |
| Width |
9.8 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Tonnage |
499 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
chemicals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 8, 1971
|
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 9, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck SUSAN is a charted underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. The wreck, recorded under survey references including UKHO and Danish nautical charts, is positioned at coordinates 57 34.62 N, 9 24.593 E. Historical surveying details confirm the site is a submerged wreck with a least depth of 20.5 meters. The site has been subject to various hydrographic updates since its initial discovery, with the most recent data confirming its current depth and precise location as an underwater hazard to navigation. Mariners should exercise caution when operating in the vicinity of these coordinates due to the structural nature of the submerged wreck, which remains a permanent fixture on official navigational charts for the region.
Surveying Details
H2078/72 27.1.72 WK 14.0MTRS IN 573500N, 092500E, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 1551/71). INS AS WK 7FMS 4FT WITH BUOY - NM 252/72. H2078/72 24.7.72 AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS & DELETE WK BUOY. (DANISH NM 861/72). AMEND TO WK 9FMS AND DELETE BUOY - NM 1442/72. 4.9.79 SHOWN AS WK 16.0MTRS ON DANISH 92. AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. 28.7.88 WK 16.0MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. HH161/400/02 25.9.97 NOW WK 20.5MTRS IN 573437N, 092436E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 37/1114/97). BR STD. 2.3.00 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) WITH SURVEY STATION OVER IT ON DANISH 92 [1999 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1402. SEP 2016/000070903 18.4.16 WK 20.5MTRS SHOWN IN 5734.620N, 0924.593E [WGD] ON DENMARK 92. [ED 13, CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DW 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SANK DUE TO SHIFTING CARGO WHILE ON VOYAGE FROM GRANVILLE TO AARHUS. (LLOYDS 206).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E
Susan on Wreck Map
Susan Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SUSAN wreck located?
The SUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E.
How deep is the SUSAN and where exactly is it located?
The SUSAN lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 34.62 N,9 24.593 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SUSAN?
The seabed around the SUSAN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the SUSAN sink?
The SUSAN sank on Dec 8, 1971.
When was the wreck of the SUSAN discovered?
The wreck of the SUSAN was discovered in 1971.
What cargo was the SUSAN carrying?
The SUSAN was carrying chemicals.
What was the tonnage of the SUSAN?
The SUSAN had a tonnage of 499 tons.
What type of wreck is the SUSAN?
The SUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.