Sophie I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sophie i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 45.1 N,79 51.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.751667
  • Longitude: 79.851833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPHIE I
Type Structure
Flag PA
Length 58 m
Width 16 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1987
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3206/81 19.1.88 H3206/81 19.1.88 WK GROUNDED IN VILLAGE OF AKKARAIPATHI. (LL, 4 & 11.1.88). NCA, 104500N, 795112E FOR FILING ONLY. H3206/81 11.2.88 H3206/81 11.2.88 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED 20.1.88. (LL,30.1.88). H3206/81 29.4.88 H3206/81 29.4.88 SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL AND VESSEL ABANDONED. EFFORTS STILL BEING MADE TO RECOVER TUG HAWKE, WHICH IS SECURED ALONGSIDE WK. (LL, 28.3.88). NCA YET. H3206/81 27.6.88 H3206/81 27.6.88 CONSTUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 10.6.88). H3206/81 30.11.88 H3206/81 30.11.88 REPORTED THAT BOTH SOPHIE I AND HAWK HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF PORT AUTHORITIES AT NAGAPATTINAM. (LL, 17.11.88). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1981 BY LAND & SEA, SINGAPORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAINRAPT & BRICE. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR SRI LANKA. DEVELOPED GENERATOR PROBLEMS ANCHORED OFF NAGAPPATTINAM BUT DRAGGED AND GROUNDED IN VILLAGE OF AKKARAIPATHI. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOPHIE I wreck located?

The SOPHIE I wreck is located at coordinates 10 45.1 N,79 51.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPHIE I?

The seabed around the SOPHIE I lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SOPHIE I sink?

The SOPHIE I sank on Dec 31, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SOPHIE I discovered?

The wreck of the SOPHIE I was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SOPHIE I belong to?

The SOPHIE I belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SOPHIE I?

The SOPHIE I had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPHIE I?

The SOPHIE I is classified as a structure.

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