Sutton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sutton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 45 N,6 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.750000
  • Longitude: -6.850000
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUTTON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 332
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck SUTTON is located at coordinates 59 45 N, 6 51 W in the deep waters of the North Atlantic, positioned west of a line drawn between the Faroe Islands and the Hebrides. This underwater obstruction, recorded by the UK Hydrographic Office, is identified as a sunken vessel. While the site remains a point of interest for maritime records, specific details regarding its structural integrity, such as whether it remains a welded steel wreck or is well broken on the seabed, are not currently classified in public survey data. This location serves as an official reference point for navigational safety and historical maritime filing.

Surveying Details

4.9.75 SUNK W OF A LINE BETWEEN THE FAEROES AND HEBRIDES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 14). NCA, POSN 594500N, 065100W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK IN BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-36, W OF A LINE BETWEEN THE FAEROES AND HEBRIDES. (LL WW1 & NAVAL STAFF MONGRAPHS, VOL 14).

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FAQ

Where is the SUTTON wreck located?

The SUTTON wreck is located at coordinates 59 45 N,6 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUTTON?

The seabed around the SUTTON lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the SUTTON sink?

The SUTTON sank on Jul 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SUTTON discovered?

The wreck of the SUTTON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SUTTON belong to?

The SUTTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SUTTON?

The SUTTON had a tonnage of 332 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUTTON?

The SUTTON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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