Sophia Weston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sophia weston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.769 N,4 2.736 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.379483
  • Longitude: 4.045600
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPHIA WESTON
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 157 m
Width 29 m
Draught 10
Tonnage 429
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2010

Surveying Details

H4889/76 4.1.80 WK IN RIVER SCHELDT, 150MTRS DOWNRIVER FROM BUOY 59. LYING ON PT SIDE AND PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING THE CHANNEL. GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. HAS BEEN BUOYED (LL 28.12.79) POSN 512246N, 04024E FOR FILING ONLY. H4489/76 14.1.80 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCE. (LL 9.1.80). NCA. H4489/76 21.1.80 SALVAGE OPERATIONS CONTINUE. (LL 11.1.80). NCA H4489/76 21.1.80 RAISED BETWEEN 7-15.1.80 AND BEACHED AT HANSWEERT, MOST PROBABLY TO BE SCRAPPED. (LL 18.1.80). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR ANTWERP. COLLIDED WITH MV PRATITA & SANK. TWO MEN INJURED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SOPHIA WESTON wreck located?

The SOPHIA WESTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.769 N,4 2.736 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPHIA WESTON?

The seabed around the SOPHIA WESTON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SOPHIA WESTON sink?

The SOPHIA WESTON sank on Dec 23, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SOPHIA WESTON discovered?

The wreck of the SOPHIA WESTON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SOPHIA WESTON belong to?

The SOPHIA WESTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOPHIA WESTON carrying?

The SOPHIA WESTON was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SOPHIA WESTON?

The SOPHIA WESTON had a tonnage of 429 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPHIA WESTON?

The SOPHIA WESTON is classified as a motor vessel.

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