Sonata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sonata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 51.62 N,5 32.04 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.860333
  • Longitude: 5.534000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONATA
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 250.2 m
Width 38.4 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 25597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH308/350/02 21.11.91 SANK IN 625144N, 053151.5E IN ABOUT 100MTRS. (LL, 16.11.91). SUNK IN 90MTRS. LIES BROKEN IN TWO WITH LARGE CRACK IN ONE SIDE. CHART AS USCPA 40MTRS. - NM 3461/91. HH308/350/02 19.12.91 WK LIES IN TWO PARTS. STERN IN 625139N, 053209.5E AND FOREPART IN 625140N, 053144E. (NORWEGIAN NM 1623/91). NCA. SEP 2007/000064527 8.10.07 NDW SHOWN IN 6251.99N, 0531.83E [EUR] ON NORWEIGIAN 308 (2ND SCALE) [EDN DTD 1.1.07] & IN 6251.65N, 0532.13E [EUR] ON NORWEIGIAN 210 (1ST SCALE) [EDN DTD 1.4.07]. AMEND TO NDW IN 6251.62N, 0532.040E [WGD]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-TSINGTAO '91, EX-FORTUNE BRIDGE '87, EX-BULKPLEIADES '87, EX-PLEIADES '85. BUILT IN 1969 BY ITALCANTIERI SA, GENOA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEAMAJOR SHIPPING SA. PASSAGE IRKENES FOR BREMERHAVEN. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER WHEN 40 MILES NW OF AALESUND IN HEAVY SEAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW BY MFV VOLSTAD JR TOWARDS BREISUNDET. SUDDENLY KEELED OVER WITH A LOUD NOISE, AS IF HULL HAD CRACKED, AND SANK VERY QUICKLY. (MSD).

General Comments

LIES IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 62 51.62 N,5 32.04 E
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FAQ

Where is the SONATA wreck located?

The SONATA wreck is located at coordinates 62 51.62 N,5 32.04 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SONATA?

The seabed around the SONATA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the SONATA sink?

The SONATA sank on Nov 14, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SONATA discovered?

The wreck of the SONATA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SONATA belong to?

The SONATA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SONATA carrying?

The SONATA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SONATA?

The SONATA had a tonnage of 25597 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONATA?

The SONATA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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