Sondra (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sondra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.27 S,36 41.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.137833
  • Longitude: -36.687917
Water Depth 10 m
Drying Height of the Feature 4.5 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONDRA (POSSIBLY)
Type factory ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7007/58 7.9.59 ST (DRIES 3FT) IN 540802S, 364115W ON SURVEY [K2067-KT] & H5605/58 APPENDIX E NO.8. NE 3589. H610 22.1.82 ST SHOWN ON ARGENTINE H610. NCA. H4678/71 3.11.82 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 540802S, 364113W ON SURVEY [K8980]. (HMS ENDURANCE, 1982). BR STD. H2270/83 17.1.83 ST MAST (CONSPIC) (DRIES 3FT) IN 540802S, 364115W. (HMS HECATE, HN). - NM 331/83. 5.12.88 SHOWN IN 540816.2S, 364117.1W [WGC] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1935-LP1 DTD 22.2.88. NCA. 18.11.94 WGD POSN: 540816.2S, 364116.5W. NC 3587. HH691/400/02 1.5.95 SHOWN AS ST ON SURVEY [M 2454/5]. (HMS ENDURANCE, 18.3.95). - NM 1566/95. HH090/679/01 31.7.96 LOCATED IN 540816S, 364116W [WGD] USING A TOTAL STATION. IDENTITY NOT CONFIRMED. VERY HEAVY KELP GROWING ON HULL AND SURROUNDING SEABED PREVENTS SMB E/S OPERATION. STEEL HULL SUNK INTO SEABED. REMNANT OF WOODEN BRIDGE FALLING AWAY. REMAINER OF HULL INACCESSIBLE. MAST APPEARS SOLID AND PROTRUDES 4.5MTRS ABOVE CHART DATUM. WK OF SAME TYPE ALONGSIDE TO S BUT WITHOUT MAST. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 679). BR STD. HH090/722/01 23.5.97 MAST AND CROW'S NEST SHOW. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 722). NCA. HH090/722/01 29.5.97 MAST CONFIRMED AS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. HEIGHT UNCHANGED. (A. WOOLDRIDGE, UKHO) AMENDED TO ST WITH LEGEND 'MAST' WITH HEIGHT 4.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2007

Circumstances of loss

3 WHALE CATCHERS AND 4 SERVICE BOATS SANK BY SHEER WEIGHT OF SNOW THAT FELL ON THEM. (SEA BREEZES, AUG '83). FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE [56657].

General Comments

SEE ALSO GENERAL RECORD 56657 See Also: 56681

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FAQ

Where is the SONDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SONDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.27 S,36 41.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONDRA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SONDRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SONDRA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SONDRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What type of wreck is the SONDRA (POSSIBLY)?

The SONDRA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a factory ship.

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