Sophia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sophia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 33.34 N,50 14.378 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.555667
  • Longitude: 50.239633
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPHIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 137.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5455
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2007

Surveying Details

H2248/78 9.3.78 H2248/78 9.3.78 REPD STRANDED IN 263306N, 501424E APPROX. (MV NEDLLOYD LEUVE, HN). - NM 537/78. H2248/78 11.6.81 H2248/78 11.6.81 STILL AGROUND AWAITING NEW EFFORTS BY OWNER TO REFLOAT AND TOW AWAY FOR BREAKING. (LL, 16.5.81). NCA. H2248/78 7.6.82 H2248/78 7.6.82 STILL AGROUND IN ORIGINAL POSN. FURTHER SALVAGE NOT ENVISAGED IN NEAR FUTURE. (LL, 24.5.82). NCA. H3472/82 20.6.88 H3472/82 20.6.88 STILL AGROUND AND CONSPICUOUS. GOOD RADAR TARGET. (SAUDI ARABIA, NATIONAL PORT SERVICES, 15.4.88). BR STD. HH492/410/01 22.11.90 HH492/410/01 22.11.90 LARGE CONSPICUOUS WK IN 263312N, 501412E. (HMS GLOUCESTER, HN 10.11.90). NCA. 10.3.92 10.3.92 WGD POSN: 263312N, 501427.5E. NE 2882. 24.9.92 24.9.92 WGD POSN NOW CALCULATED TO BE 263314N, 501426.5E. CHARTED AS ST PA CONSPIC & RADAR CONSPIC. NE 3812. 26.7.07 26.7.07 SHOWN IN 2633.340N, 5014.378E [WGD] ON SEARCH FOR DANGERS PLOT. (NGA LANDSAT IMAGERY [ETM P164R041] DTD 5.11.99. AMEND POSN & DELETE PA. NE 3812.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY AKERS M/V A/S., OSLO. CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO FUEL LEAKAGE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF DAMMAN. GUTTED VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS AFTER GROUNDING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRYDON SHIPPING CO, S.A.. PASSAGE SZCZECIN FOR DOHA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SOPHIA wreck located?

The SOPHIA wreck is located at coordinates 26 33.34 N,50 14.378 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPHIA?

The seabed around the SOPHIA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SOPHIA sink?

The SOPHIA sank on Oct 3, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SOPHIA discovered?

The wreck of the SOPHIA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SOPHIA belong to?

The SOPHIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SOPHIA carrying?

The SOPHIA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SOPHIA?

The SOPHIA had a tonnage of 5455 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPHIA?

The SOPHIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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