Sophia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sophia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
39 45.933 N,24 29.036 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.765550
  • Longitude: 24.483933
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SOPHIA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5995/83 28.1.87 SANK ABOUT 21M S OF THE ATHOS PENINSULA. (LL 266). H5995/83 30.6.87 WK IN 394600N, 242900E. (ATHENS NM 92/87). TOO DEEP TO CHART. H2334/86 29.9.87 NAME GIVEN AS 'SOFIA'. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES AUG. 1987). NCA. SEP 2006/000406856 27.12.06 NDW IN 3946.000N, 2429.067E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 11/235/06). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GREEK M CHEMICAL TANKER 'IOTA'. CREW OF EIGHT SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SOPHIA wreck located?

The SOPHIA wreck is located at coordinates 39 45.933 N,24 29.036 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPHIA?

The seabed around the SOPHIA lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the SOPHIA sink?

The SOPHIA sank on Dec 19, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SOPHIA discovered?

The wreck of the SOPHIA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SOPHIA belong to?

The SOPHIA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SOPHIA?

The SOPHIA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPHIA?

The SOPHIA is classified as a carrier.