Hms Sona Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms sona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.584 N,1 55.424 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.643067
  • Longitude: -1.923733
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SONA
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 519
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03771/41 26.2.42 DW IN 503837N, 015538W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE NW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM BLOCK 539/42. H0752/40 6.12.43 INS GPFL(3)G.10S LT ON BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM BLOCK 2611/43. H0752/40 2.10.46 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3362/46. H752/40 11.12.46 'ABEL TASMAN' [19039] & 'PRINSES JULIANA' [19038], FORMERLY IN 504015N, 015552W & 503957N, 015543W, RESPECTIVELY, LATER DEPOSITED IN STUDLAND BAY ALONGSIDE HMS SONA IN 503837N, 015538W BY THE ADMIRALTY SALVAGE SERVICE. AREA MARKED BY DANGER LINE 338DEGS FROM OLD HARRY ROCK FOR 3C, 270DEGS FOR 4C THEN 108DEGS TO THE SHORE. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 16.11.46). INS AREA WITH LEGEND 'DANGEROUS WRECK AREA'. - NM 3965/72. H752/40 9.5.47 3 PORTIONS OF WRECKAGE, IN DANGEROUS AREA, VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. POSNS: 289DEGS, 1.85C; 289DEGS, 1.98C; & 288DEGS 2.58C FROM OLD HARRY'S WIFE. HEIGHTS ABOVE MHWS 12FT; 4FT & 2FT RESPECTIVELY. TRACING HELD. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 6.3.47). DELETE LEGEND 'DANGEROUS WRECK AREA', & INS ST WKS IN ABOVE POSNS, & INS G CAN BUOY IN POSN 335.5DEGS, 2.08C FROM OLD HARRY ROCK. - NM 875/47. H752/40 6.8.53 SWEPT BY SMLS 324 & 322 ON 22.6.53. CLEAR AT 3FT, FOUL AT 4FT IN GEN DEPTH 9FT; CLEAR AT 3FT, FOUL AT 4FT IN GEN DEPTH 8FT & CLEAR AT 2FT, FOUL AT 3FT IN GEN DEPTH 9FT. TRACINGS HELD, INDICATIONS FROM E/S TRACE & BY SWEEP WIRE OF SMALLER PIECES OF WK AROUND OBSTN WITHIN RADIUS OF 150FT. A LARGE AMOUNT OF WEED IS GROWING UP TO 4FT FROM THE BOTTOM IN CERTAIN AREAS. (SML 324, 27.6.53). AMEND TO [1] WK 0.25FMS 289DEGS, 1.65C; [2] WK 0.5FMS 287DEGS, 1.9C; [3] WK 0.5FMS 288.5DEGS 2.50C FROM OLD HARRY'S WIFE, & DELETE ST WKS. - NM 1813/53. H752/40 19.1.55 SWEDISH BAR SWEEP 18.8.54. AFTER DISPERSAL SWEEP KEPT ADJUSTED TO WITHIN 3FT OF THE BOTTOM. IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THERE ARE NO OBSTNS ABOVE THIS LEVEL. GEN DEPTH OF SEABED 7-12FT. SEABED SAND & ROCK. TRACINGS HELD. (FSL MEDA, 20.12.54). AMENDED TO FOUL, WITH FOULS CLOSE SW AND CLOSE E WITH BUOY [19039 & 19038]. - NM 82/55. H752/40 2.7.55 DELETED G CAN BUOY. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1491/55. 15.5.69 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN UP, OR SOMETIME AGO, SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA. DIFFICULT TO DIVE UPON DUE TO TIDE, WIND & ROUGH SEAS IN THE AREA. (MR RICHARDS, SALVAGED OF CUMBRA CO, SOUTH WALES, TELECON 15.5.69). H4723/77 28.10.77 NOT LOCATED DURING HI 82/77 APR-JUN '77. RECOMMENDED TO REMAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 21.6.77). NCA. HH090/553/01 17.12.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE E/S SEARCH. LOCAL DIVERS STATE REMAINS OF 2 OF THE WKS - BELIEVED TO BE ENGINE BLOCKS LIE WITHIN 15MTRS OF EACH OTHER IN 503833N, 015520.5W [+/-20MTRS]. RECOMMEND SHOW FOUL IN REPORTED POSN. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 553A). RETAIN AS FOUL IN 503833N, 015520.5W [OGB]. BR STD. 3.8.00 [EUT] POSN: 5038.584N, 0155.424W. NE 2172. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON LTD, SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE EARL OF CUNRAVEN. OWNED IN 1927 BY SIR WILLIAM BERRY, BT. OWNED IN 1930 BY BARON CAMROSE OF SURREY. TAKEN INTO ADMIRALTY SERVICE IN SEP '39. TWIN OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AT POOLE QUAY, LATER LIFTED AND DUMPED AT HANDFAST POINT. (WW2SL, SRN & SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SONA wreck located?

The HMS SONA wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.584 N,1 55.424 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SONA?

The seabed around the HMS SONA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS SONA sink?

The HMS SONA sank on Jan 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS SONA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SONA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS SONA belong to?

The HMS SONA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SONA?

The HMS SONA had a tonnage of 519 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SONA?

The HMS SONA is classified as a yacht.

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