Anna Sophie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anna sophie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.963 N,5 6.496 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.532717
  • Longitude: -5.108267
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNA SOPHIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 95
Tonnage 2577
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Surveying Details

29.7.18 29.7.18 SANK 4M W OF TREVOSE HD. (BOT WR 5/58). 29.11.78 29.11.78 WK LOCATED IN 503226N, 050624W [OGB] USING DECCA. ABOUT 3500 GROSS TONS. (R DAVIS, TELECON). INS AS USC 18MTRS. BR STD. H1310/8738 20.10.87 H1310/8738 20.10.87 DIVED THIS AREA ON TWO OCCASIONS. NOTHING LOCATED ON AN OPEN, LOW SHELVING, ROCKY SEABED. (P CORNISH). NCA. 21.4.11 21.4.11 THIS IS ANNA SOPHIE. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE ENGINE. (S HUTCHINSON, LTD DTD 19.4.11). NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED IN 5031.963N, 0506.496W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.43 IN GEN DEPTH 33.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.0MTRS, HT 4.52MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS WITH BOWS E. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?IN TWO PARTS WITH SMALLER PART CLOSE NE. AMEND WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.6.12 18.6.12 MAINLY INTACT WITH BOW CLOSE BY. ON PORT SIDE AND COLLAPSED. THIS WK STATED TO BE POLDOWN. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 7.2012). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-THEOLOGOS, EX-S ANARGYROS, EX-VERA. BUILT IN 1896 BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W M FRANCE (FENWICK & CO, MANAGERS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY U-55. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

?IN TWO PARTS WITH SMALLER CLOSE NW, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the ANNA SOPHIE wreck located?

The ANNA SOPHIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.963 N,5 6.496 W.

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

The ANNA SOPHIE lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.963 N,5 6.496 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNA SOPHIE?

The seabed around the ANNA SOPHIE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the ANNA SOPHIE sink?

The ANNA SOPHIE sank on Jul 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ANNA SOPHIE discovered?

The wreck of the ANNA SOPHIE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ANNA SOPHIE belong to?

The ANNA SOPHIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANNA SOPHIE carrying?

The ANNA SOPHIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ANNA SOPHIE?

The ANNA SOPHIE had a tonnage of 2577 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNA SOPHIE?

The ANNA SOPHIE is classified as a steam ship.

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