Sopot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sopot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 14.449 N,5 17.194 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.240817
  • Longitude: -5.286567
Wreck Depth 91 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPOT
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 99.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1981
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H3774/81 19.9.86 SANK 205DEGS, 14.6M FROM CREAC'H. (LL, 27.8.86). PLOTS IN 481417N, 051706W [EUR]. NCA YET. H4270/85 24.11.86 WK USC PA 74MTRS [40FMS] IN 481430N, 051706W. (BREST NM 86 41 34). BR STD. HH353/350/01 30.3.90 WK, LEAST DEPTH 91.3MTRS, IN 481429.8N, 051706.6W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 106MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585173). AMEND TO WK 91MTRS IN 481430N, 051706W. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 28.1.10 SHOWN IN 4814.449N, 0517.194W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLISH SHIPPING ASSOC. [POLSKI TOWARZYSTWO OKRETOWE S.A]. ABANDONED & SANK WHEN SHE LISTED AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN VERY BAD WEATHER ABOUT 14M SSW OF USHANT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOPOT wreck located?

The SOPOT wreck is located at coordinates 48 14.449 N,5 17.194 W.

How deep is the SOPOT and where exactly is it located?

The SOPOT lies at a depth of about 91 meters and is located at coordinates 48 14.449 N,5 17.194 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPOT?

The seabed around the SOPOT lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the SOPOT sink?

The SOPOT sank on Aug 26, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SOPOT discovered?

The wreck of the SOPOT was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SOPOT belong to?

The SOPOT belonged to PL.

What cargo was the SOPOT carrying?

The SOPOT was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SOPOT?

The SOPOT had a tonnage of 1981 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPOT?

The SOPOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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