Anna Sofie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Anna sofie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.733 N,5 8.146 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.528883
  • Longitude: -5.135767
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNA SOFIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2577
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.7.18 29.7.18 SANK 4M W OF TREVOSE HD. (BOT WR 5/58). GIVES POSN 503142N, 050805E APPROX. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 CHART AS NDWPA ON BA 2565. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND USCPA 10FMS [18MTRS]. NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND USCPA 20MTRS. NC 1178. 21.4.11 21.4.11 THERE IS NO WK IN THIS POSN. (S HUTCHINSON, LTR DTD 19.4.11). NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-THEOLOGOS, EX-S ANARGYROS, EX-VERA. BUILT IN 1896 BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY B BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY U-55. SANK IN 30MINUTES. ONE GUNNER LOST. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ANNA SOFIE wreck located?

The ANNA SOFIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.733 N,5 8.146 W.

How deep is the ANNA SOFIE and where exactly is it located?

The ANNA SOFIE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.733 N,5 8.146 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNA SOFIE?

The seabed around the ANNA SOFIE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the ANNA SOFIE sink?

The ANNA SOFIE sank on Jul 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ANNA SOFIE discovered?

The wreck of the ANNA SOFIE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ANNA SOFIE belong to?

The ANNA SOFIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANNA SOFIE carrying?

The ANNA SOFIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ANNA SOFIE?

The ANNA SOFIE had a tonnage of 2577 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNA SOFIE?

The ANNA SOFIE is classified as a steam ship.

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