Sonia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sonia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.064 N,6 12.857 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.851067
  • Longitude: -6.214283
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 39.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 110
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 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1991

Surveying Details

H6346/87/2 16.12.91 LARGELY INTACT WK EXAM'D 10.7.91 IN 505104.2N, 061252W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. UTM COORDS [CM 9 DEG W] 696071E, 5636975N. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG. MARKED MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS FAWN HI 429). GIVES POSN 505102N, 061248W [OGB]. - BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER A 5 HOUR CHASE BY IRISH FISHERY PROTECTION PATROL VESSEL AISLING, DURING WHICH 596 ROUNDS OF VARYING AMMUNITION WAS FIRED BY LATTER VESSEL. [SEE 16134].

General Comments

WK LARGELY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 51.064 N,6 12.857 W
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FAQ

Where is the SONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.064 N,6 12.857 W.

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

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 50 51.064 N,6 12.857 W.

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

The seabed around the SONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the SONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 19, 1984.

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

The wreck of the SONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the SONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 330 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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