Sofala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Sofala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 48.433 S,34 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.807217
  • Longitude: 34.833333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOFALA
Type dredger
Flag MZ
Length 35.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 317
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 18, 2000

Surveying Details

HH455/410/01 27.5.93 HH455/410/01 27.5.93 SANK APPROX 50MTRS FROM QUAY BETWEEN NOS. 10 & 11 BERTHS IN BEIRA PORT MAKING THESE BERTHS UNAVAILABLE TO SHIPPING. (LL, 12.5.93). REFLOATING ARRANGEMENTS IN HAND. (LL, 13.5.93). NCA YET. HH455/410/01 2.7.93 HH455/410/01 2.7.93 SUNK IN 194826S, 345000E. MAST VISIBLE AT LW. WK MARKED BY 4 ORANGE UNLIT BUOYS. NO SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. (MT SATUCKET, HN 17.6.93). INS AS DW MT. - NM 2502/93. HH455/410/02 18.5.00 HH455/410/02 18.5.00 WK NO LONGER IN EVIDENCE. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED IN TOTAL. (RFA FORT GEORGE, HN DTD 28.3.00). 18.5.00 18.5.00 VESSEL REFLOATED. (LL 24.2.94). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2488/00.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ALONGSIDE JETTY.

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FAQ

Where is the SOFALA wreck located?

The SOFALA wreck is located at coordinates 19 48.433 S,34 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOFALA?

The seabed around the SOFALA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SOFALA sink?

The SOFALA sank on May 8, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SOFALA discovered?

The wreck of the SOFALA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SOFALA belong to?

The SOFALA belonged to MZ.

What was the tonnage of the SOFALA?

The SOFALA had a tonnage of 317 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOFALA?

The SOFALA is classified as a dredger.

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