Sola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.035 N,8 23.042 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.933917
  • Longitude: -8.384033
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 3057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2025

Surveying Details

19.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 80M W OF SCILLIES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17, LL WW1). GIVES PA 495600N, 082300W. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 82 KILOMETRES W HALF N OF BISHOP ROCK. (SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES - D COX). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2025000168720 17.04.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (XOCEAN, HI 1872). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20 OFF SOUTHERN IRELAND WHILST EN-ROUTE NEW YORK TO LE HAVRE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17, WW1SL, LL WW1 & SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLA wreck located?

The SOLA wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.035 N,8 23.042 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLA?

The seabed around the SOLA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the SOLA sink?

The SOLA sank on Oct 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SOLA discovered?

The wreck of the SOLA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SOLA belong to?

The SOLA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SOLA carrying?

The SOLA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SOLA?

The SOLA had a tonnage of 3057 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLA?

The SOLA is classified as a steam ship.

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