Sopeche 4 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sopeche 4 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 53.44 N,17 2.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.890667
  • Longitude: -17.037500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 3.5.89 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 205324N, 170218W. (HAMBURG TNM (61)837/14/89) NCA YET. HH432/350/01 12.6.89 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 205327N, 170223W. (BREST NM 89 16 34) CHART AS DW. - NM 1879/89. HH432/350/01 2.8.89 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.7.89). HH432/350/01 30.4.90 WK OF SOPECHE 4 REPORTED REMOVED AND BEACHED ON COAST. (LL, 30.4.90) NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2018

Circumstances of loss

20.3.89 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH CYPRIOT REFRIGERATED MV MYSTRAS. (LL, 20.3.89).

General Comments

UK NM 1446/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 53.44 N,17 2.25 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 20 53.44 N,17 2.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 27, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1989.

What type of wreck is the SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY)?

The SOPECHE 4 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.