Susan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Susan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 55 N,8 48.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.916667
  • Longitude: -8.805000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUSAN
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.11.73 23.11.73 BEACHED AT SINES. (LLOYDS VOL.214). 16.7.77 16.7.77 BEACHED IN 375500N, 084800W. BROKE IN TWO DURING STORM ON 19.12.93. ONLY STERN NOW VISIBLE. (LLOYDS VOL.217). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT OFF CABO DE SINES. LATER BEACHED. PASSAGE IPSWICH FOR GIBRALTAR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 55 N,8 48.3 W
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FAQ

Where is the SUSAN wreck located?

The SUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 37 55 N,8 48.3 W.

When did the SUSAN sink?

The SUSAN sank on Nov 21, 1973.

When was the wreck of the SUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the SUSAN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SUSAN belong to?

The SUSAN belonged to LR.

What type of wreck is the SUSAN?

The SUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.