Songa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Songa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.03 N,11 10.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.400500
  • Longitude: -11.167333
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONGA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 2589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H1819/40 12.6.40 SANK 220 MILES WEST OF SCILLY ISLES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). GIVES POSITION 492400N, 0111000W. NCA, PLOTS IN 200MTRS. POSN TOO DEEP TO CHART. 10.10.77 OBSTN IN GENERAL DEPTH 250MTRS. (FRENCH EXCHANGE INFO DTD 18.10.76). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U25 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO ROTTERDAM. CREW SAVED.(LL, WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SONGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.03 N,11 10.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SONGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the SONGA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SONGA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SONGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SONGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SONGA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2589 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONGA (POSSIBLY)?

The SONGA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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