Rio Sorocaba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rio sorocaba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.047 N,4 23.928 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.800783
  • Longitude: -4.398800
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO SOROCABA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 127
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 125
Tonnage 4307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3110/72 16.1.73 H3110/72 16.1.73 WK IN 494800.4N, 042350.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DETECTED BY MAGNETOMETER. FAIR SONAR CONTACT FROM N. LIES 140/320DEGS IN A FLAT BOTTOM AREA. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. SEABED SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 70.0MTRS IN 494800N, 042350W [OGB]. BR STD. H4514/76 28.4.77 H4514/76 28.4.77 LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER IN POSN BY DECCA. (T ALLEN, 13.4.77). NCA. H1270/75 8.10.79 H1270/75 8.10.79 REPD IN POSN BY DECCA. RISE OF 22FT. (BOWEN, PLYMOUTH). NCA. HH100/351/16 25.1.01 HH100/351/16 25.1.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. UPRIGHT WITH A SLIGHT ANGLE TO PORT. WELL BROKEN ALMOST TO AN UNRECOGNISABLE CONDITION. SEABED GRAVEL AND SHELL. ENGINE HAS FALLEN OVER TO PORT AT 25 DEGS WITH HULL COLLAPSED ON TO IT. TWO BOILERS ARE SIDE BY SIDE WITH DECKING COLLAPSED ON TOP. TWO LARGE WINCHES FWD OF THE BRIDGE AREA. TWO SIX-FOOT ADMIRALTY PATTERN ANCHORS PRESENT. BELL RECOVERED FROM BOW AREA IN AUGUST 1999. INSCRIBED: 'BRAMLEY 1906'. (L BISHOP). AMEND IDENTITY. NCA. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 28.9.04 IN 4948.047N, 0423.928W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.9 IN GEN DEPTH 77.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 127MTRS, WIDTH 36MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE, WELL DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-BRAMLEY 1906. BUILT IN 1906 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 372 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MAURITIUS FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO SUGAR. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL COLLAPSED, ?BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the RIO SOROCABA wreck located?

The RIO SOROCABA wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.047 N,4 23.928 W.

How deep is the RIO SOROCABA and where exactly is it located?

The RIO SOROCABA lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.047 N,4 23.928 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO SOROCABA?

The seabed around the RIO SOROCABA lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the RIO SOROCABA sink?

The RIO SOROCABA sank on Mar 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RIO SOROCABA discovered?

The wreck of the RIO SOROCABA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the RIO SOROCABA belong to?

The RIO SOROCABA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIO SOROCABA carrying?

The RIO SOROCABA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the RIO SOROCABA?

The RIO SOROCABA had a tonnage of 4307 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO SOROCABA?

The RIO SOROCABA is classified as a steam ship.

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