Sonia Jane (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sonia jane (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 47.017 N,0 31.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.783617
  • Longitude: 0.531550
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H4006/83 25.11.86 ANK IN 534700N, 003200E. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 24.10.86). INS AS USCPA 23MTRS. - NM 3556/86. 25.11.86 THV SIREN CARRIED OUT SONAR AND E/S SEARCH CENTRED ON SINKING POSN. VARIOUS CONTACTS INVESTIGATED IN ROUGH CONDITIONS - NONE PROVED POSITIVE. ONE E/S CONTACT WITH LEAST DEPTH 23.7MTRS [LAT] OBTAINED IN 534700N, 003206E IN GEN DEPTH 33.7MTRS, BUT COULD NOT BE REPEATED. (TH HARWICH 26.10.85). 26.11.86 TH INTEND MAKING NO FURTHER SEARCH. (TH, TELECON 26.11.86), SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MFV ANN CHARLOTTE, WHILST ENGAGED IN PAIR-TRAWLING.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 47.017 N,0 31.893 E.

How deep is the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 53 47.017 N,0 31.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 24, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY)?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY)?

The SONIA JANE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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