Soton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Soton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 41.93 N,7 26.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.698833
  • Longitude: -7.443167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOTON
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 608
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2235/81 12.9.88 H2235/81 12.9.88 REMAINS CAPSIZED AT SAN CIPRIAN. DECK CARGO RECOVERED. NO REFLOATING ATTEMPT YET MADE. MAY BE SCRAPPED IN SITU. (LL 1.9.88). NCA YET - POSN FOR FILING ONLY H2235/81 21.10.88 H2235/81 21.10.88 REMAINS AS BEFORE. CARGO HAS BEEN SOLD AND WILL BE REMOVED IN NEAR FUTURE. (LL 11.10.88). HH359/350/01 14.3.89 HH359/350/01 14.3.89 TIMBER CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. VESSEL WILL NOW BE BROKEN UP IN SITU AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY END OF FEBRUARY. (LL 8.2.89). HH359/350/01 4.5.89 HH359/350/01 4.5.89 DEMOLITION OPS CONTINUE VERY SLOWLY BUT SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY END OF APRIL. (LL 12.4.89). HH359/350/01 20.9.89 HH359/350/01 20.9.89 BREAKING OPS COMPLETE. (LL 19.9.89). HH359/350/01 4.5.89 HH359/350/01 4.5.89 DEMOLITION OPS CONTINUE VERY SLOWLY. SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY THE END OF APRIL. (LL 12.4.89). HH359/350/01 20.9.89 HH359/350/01 20.9.89 BREAKING OPS COMPLETE. (LL 19.9.89).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

YOOK ON LIST, WHILE ON PASSAGE RIBADEO TO NADOR, DUE TO LEAKAGE IN HOLD. ENTERED SAN CIPRIAN PORT IN EMERGENCY WHERE VESSEL WAS STRANDED AND CAPSIZED.

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FAQ

Where is the SOTON wreck located?

The SOTON wreck is located at coordinates 43 41.93 N,7 26.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOTON?

The seabed around the SOTON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SOTON sink?

The SOTON sank on Jul 30, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SOTON discovered?

The wreck of the SOTON was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SOTON belong to?

The SOTON belonged to ES.

What cargo was the SOTON carrying?

The SOTON was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SOTON?

The SOTON had a tonnage of 608 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOTON?

The SOTON is classified as a motor vessel.

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