Where is the WESTERN SUN wreck located?

The WESTERN SUN wreck is located at coordinates 16 42.45 N,62 13.37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN SUN?

The seabed around the WESTERN SUN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The WESTERN SUN sank on Feb 7, 1992.

The wreck of the WESTERN SUN was discovered in 1992.

The WESTERN SUN was carrying ballast.

The WESTERN SUN had a tonnage of 95 tons.

The WESTERN SUN is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Western sun Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	16 42.45 N,62 13.37 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 16.707500 Longitude: -62.222833
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	WESTERN SUN
Type	motor vessel
Tonnage	95
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Feb 7, 1992
Original Detection Year	1992
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH671/352/01 25.2.92 AGROUND JUST NORTH OF PLYMOUTH PORT AUTHORITY. BEING POUNDED BY N'LY SWELLS. HULL AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. REPORTED UNOFFICIALLY TO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED. (LL 11.2.92 & 12.2.92). NCA. POSN 164224N, 621324W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Nov 13, 2000

WENT AGROUND ON ROCKS WHEN UNMANNED. HAD BEEN ANCHORED OFF PLYMOUTH FOR SEVERAL DAYS. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 16 42.45 N,62 13.37 W

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