Sonnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sonnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 29.797 N,5 1.466 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.496617
  • Longitude: -5.024433
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONNIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2642
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

25.6.19 WK SHOWN IN 482948N, 045940W APPROX ON FRENCH WK CHART 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW PA. BR STD. 23.10.75 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5316. DELETED. BR STD. 24.10.75 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482954N, 050118W ON FRENCH 5316. BR STD. 21.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482951N, 050118W ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 15.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482950N, 050131W ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 24.8.77 'SONNIA' IN 482951N, 050122.2W [EUR], MEAN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 18.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482951N, 050123W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680. STATED AS 'SONNIA', LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 482951.3N, 050122.6W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585034). H1271/85 7.8.85 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. STATED TO BE BRITISH MV 'SONNIA', SUNK 12.7.17. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 482951.3N, 050123W [EUR], POSN DOUBTFUL. COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). SHOWN AS NDW IN 482951N, 050123W [EUR]. NC 2694. H1271/85 7.8.86 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6680. INS AS NDW PD. BR STD. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 482951N, 020122W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585034. NC 2644. SEP 2008/000038836 16.5.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4829.797N, 0501.466W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000]. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. ACCEPT LARGER SCALE FRENCH 7123. INS AS WK USC PD 20MTRS. NC 2647. SEP 2016/000015813 25.2.16 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4829.797N, 0501.466W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [ED4, COR 8.1.16]. AMEND TO NDW. SEP 2016/000238697 16.11.16 SHOWN AS WK (PD) USC 20MTRS IN 4829.797N, 0501.466W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123. [ED 4, DTD 2016]. AMEND TO WK (PD) USC 20MTRS.

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FAQ

Where is the SONNIA wreck located?

The SONNIA wreck is located at coordinates 48 29.797 N,5 1.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONNIA?

The seabed around the SONNIA lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SONNIA discovered?

The wreck of the SONNIA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SONNIA belong to?

The SONNIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SONNIA?

The SONNIA had a tonnage of 2642 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONNIA?

The SONNIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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