Sonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.031 N,6 10.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.750517
  • Longitude: -6.167617
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONIA
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 39.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 330
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 1999

Surveying Details

H2613/78 7.11.84 H2613/78 7.11.84 SURVIVORS TAKEN OFF BY HELICOPTER AND MV ACHAT IN 504500N, 061000W, APPROX, AT WHICH TIME VESSEL WAS REPORTED TO BE SINKING SLOWLY. NOT FOUND DURING SUBSEQUENT VISUAL AND RADAR SEARCH CENTRED ON 505400N, 061300W BY M TUG FAIRPLAY X. SOME WKGE WAS FOUND AND VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL 22.10.84; FALMOUTH MRCC, SIG DTD 20.10.84). - CHART AS USC PA 70MTRS - R/P. HH6346/87/2 21.8.92 HH6346/87/2 21.8.92 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 429). - AMENDED TO DEAD. [COULD BE WK LOCATED IN 1991 IN 505102N, 061248W - SEE WK NO 16162]. HH220/470/03 2.2.99 HH220/470/03 2.2.99 USC PA 70MTRS DELETED FROM BA 1178. [NOT DELETED AT NE STAGE, SEP '94]. - NM 814/99.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER A 5 HOUR CHASE BY IRISH FISHERY PROTECTION PATROL VESSEL AISLING, DURING WHICH 596 ROUNDS OF VARYING CALIBRE AMMUNITION WERE FIRED BY THE LATTER VESSEL.

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FAQ

Where is the SONIA wreck located?

The SONIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.031 N,6 10.057 W.

How deep is the SONIA and where exactly is it located?

The SONIA lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.031 N,6 10.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONIA?

The seabed around the SONIA lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the SONIA sink?

The SONIA sank on Oct 19, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SONIA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SONIA belong to?

The SONIA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the SONIA?

The SONIA had a tonnage of 330 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONIA?

The SONIA is classified as a trawler.

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