Sofia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sofia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 33 N,19 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.550000
  • Longitude: 19.866667
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOFIA
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 490
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/82 19.12.84 VESSEL ABANDONED IN 353300N, 195200E & LATER SANK. POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 130M SW OF KALAMATA. (LLOYDS VOL.258). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MERSIN FOR TRIPOLI, LIBYA. ABANDONED & SANK FOLLOWING FLOODING OF ENGINE-ROOM IN EXTREME BAD WEATHER. 12 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOFIA wreck located?

The SOFIA wreck is located at coordinates 35 33 N,19 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOFIA?

The seabed around the SOFIA lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the SOFIA sink?

The SOFIA sank on Dec 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SOFIA discovered?

The wreck of the SOFIA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SOFIA belong to?

The SOFIA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SOFIA carrying?

The SOFIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SOFIA?

The SOFIA had a tonnage of 490 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOFIA?

The SOFIA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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