Sofia M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sofia m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 28.25 N,71 39.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.470833
  • Longitude: -71.663883
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOFIA M
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 148.4 m
Width 18.7 m
Draught 10.3
Tonnage 8439
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Surveying Details

H7696/51 29.9.68 H7696/51 29.9.68 STPA IN 122800N, 714100W. (LL). - NM 1687/68. H7696/51 21.11.68 H7696/51 21.11.68 NOW IN 122820N, 713950W. (SS VIANA, HN). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H7696/51 10.2.69 H7696/51 10.2.69 NOW IN 122815N, 713950W. (MV AVOCADOCORE, HN DTD 17.1.69). AMEND ST IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 5.5.70 2892/70 5.5.70 REPORTED AS GIVING A CONSPIC RADAR ECHO AT 12 MILES. (SS ESSO SALISBURY, HN DTD 5.4.70). NCA. H7696/51 7.7.71 H7696/51 7.7.71 BROKEN IN TWO, STERN SECITON 060 DEGS 0.6 MILE FROM PTA DE GALLINAS PT. (SS FORTEFIELD, HN DTD 25.7.71). INS SECOND ST IN 122815N, 713915W. BR STD. H1953/74 10.1.74 H1953/74 10.1.74 ABOVE REPORT CONFIRMED. (MV WILD AVOCET, HN DTD 12.11.73). NCA. H2080/72 22.7.72 H2080/72 22.7.72 POSN GIVEN AS 030 DEGS,0.6 MILE FROM LT. (USNM 1805/74). NCA. H1953/7410 10.9.75 H1953/7410.9.75 POSN GIVEN AS 086 DEGS, 0.7 MILE FROM LT. POSN BY RADAR RANGE AND BEARINGS. NO MENTION OF WK BEING IN TWO HALVES. (MV GEEST STAR, HN DTD 13.8.75). H7696/51 21.11.68 H7696/51 21.11.68 REPORTED IN 122820N, 713950W (FROM 13 MIES OFFSHORE). HEADING SE. (SS VIANA, HN). NCA. 8.5.80 8.5.80 CORRECT AS ST IN 122815N, 713950W ON NE 2259. H1953/74 19.3.87 H1953/74 19.3.87 NOT SIGHTED WHILST PASSING WITHIN 2 MILES OF CHARTED POSN. (MV LOGOS. HN DTD 1.4.87). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949. PASSAGE PUNITA CORDON FOR POT LYMAN. GROUNDED, LATER DAMAGED BY FIRE WHICH WAS EXTINGUISHED. OF CARGO OF 93,000 BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL, 50000 WERE RECOVERED. CREW OF 22 SAVED BUT MASTER AND 9 WHO REMAINED ON THE AFTER PART WERE LOST. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 28.25 N,71 39.833 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOFIA M wreck located?

The SOFIA M wreck is located at coordinates 12 28.25 N,71 39.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOFIA M?

The seabed around the SOFIA M lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SOFIA M sink?

The SOFIA M sank on Jul 25, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SOFIA M discovered?

The wreck of the SOFIA M was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SOFIA M belong to?

The SOFIA M belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the SOFIA M?

The SOFIA M had a tonnage of 8439 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOFIA M?

The SOFIA M is classified as a tanker.

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