Blue Sonata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Blue sonata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.536 N,2 22.272 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.608933
  • Longitude: -2.371200
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE SONATA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2005

Surveying Details

HH232/550/16 14.9.05 SINKING POSN REPORTED AS 5036.52N, 0222.28W. (PORTLAND CG FAX DTD 8.9.05). NCA. HH232/550/16 14.9.06 WK LOCATED IN 5036.536N, 0222.272W [EUT]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 19.8MTRS. (TH, E-MAIL DTD 11.9.05). - NM 4843/05. HH232/550/16 17.10.05 WK HAS BEEN LIFTED. (RCC PORTLAND, FAX DTD 7.10.05). DELETE. - NM 5281/05. 31.10.05 CONFIRMATION THAT WRECK HAS BEEN LIFTED. (J LEE, MARINE SURVEYOR, MCA/G FURSE TELECON 31.10.05) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER OFF WHITE NOTHE, E OF WEYMOUTH HBR ENTRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR E FRANKLIN, & CHARTERED TO AQUAMARINE TECHNOLOGIES TO COLLECT FISH SAMPLES. 1 OF 3 CREW LOST. (PORTLAND CG)

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE SONATA wreck located?

The BLUE SONATA wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.536 N,2 22.272 W.

How deep is the BLUE SONATA and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE SONATA lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.536 N,2 22.272 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE SONATA?

The seabed around the BLUE SONATA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BLUE SONATA sink?

The BLUE SONATA sank on Sep 8, 2005.

When was the wreck of the BLUE SONATA discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE SONATA was discovered in 2005.

What country did the BLUE SONATA belong to?

The BLUE SONATA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BLUE SONATA?

The BLUE SONATA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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