Songa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Songa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.151 N,3 33.421 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.419183
  • Longitude: 3.557017
Wreck Depth 18.6 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONGA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 2066
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CON BUOY, 'SONGA', QG, 300MTRS E
Surveying Details H5750/50 2.9.50 WK 8MTRS, [4FMS 2FT] IN 512512N, 033326E, MARKED BY CONL BUOY, OCC.G8S. (NETH NM 188/2686/50). - NM 1709/50. H5750/50 5.3.51 LEAST DEPTH NOW 11MTRS [6FMS], BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 7/91/51). - NM 368/51. H3697/52 28.6.52 SWEEPING TAKING PLACE. (NETH TNM 141/1946). NCA. H5750/50 21.8.52 NOW WK SW 9.8MTRS [5FMS 2FT]. (NETH NM 164/2242/52). - NM 1598/52. H5750/50 8.6.61 G SPHERICAL BUOY, OCC.G10S LAID CLOSE E. (HAGUE NM 1531/61). - NM 1311/61. H5750/50 9.11.62 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. (NETH TNM3924/62). NCA. 26.6.63 PARTIAL CLEARANCE OPS MARKED BY BUOYS, OPS COMPLETED. (HAGUE TNM 1725/63). NCA. H5750/50 3.6.64 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.5MTRS [6FMS 1FT]. BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NMS 186/64 & 1374/64). - NM 1084/64. H5750/50 4.8.76 CLEARANCE WORK REPORTED ON THIS WK. G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3)G15S RAREFL 200MTRS NNW, & G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S RAREFL 200MTRS SSE. (NETH TNM 1977/76). NCA YET H5750/50 11.7.77 CLEARANCE OPS IN PROGRESS. IALA BUOYS LAID: G CONL, GPFL(3)G15S RAREFL 200MTRS NNW, & R CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)R10S RAREFL 200MTRS SSE OF WK. (NETH TNM1792/77). NCA YET. H5750/50 1.3.83 SALVAGE WORK BY VAN DER AKKER COMPLETED. (DAGBLAD/SCHEEPVAART, 3.2.82) BUOYS REMAIN ON STATION. (NETH NM 271/82). BR STD. H5750/50 18.3.83 R BUOY CLOSE SSE OF WK REMOVED. (NETH NM 642/82). - NM BLOCK 494/83. H2120/83 30.8.84 NOW SHOWN AS WK SW 18.9MTRS [10FMS 2FT]. BUOY MOVED TO 512521N, 033345E. (NETH NM 436/84). BR STD. 30.1.91 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.9MTRS, IN 512512N, 033330E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90, EDN NO.S11 1490). NCA. 17.9.93 WK SW 18.9MTRS SHOWN IN 512512N, 033331E, WITH G CON MARKER BUOY, ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. BR STD 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5125.151N, 0333.421E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 16.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 18.6MTRS [LAT] ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.09].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 25.151 N,3 33.421 E
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FAQ

Where is the SONGA wreck located?

The SONGA wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.151 N,3 33.421 E.

How deep is the SONGA and where exactly is it located?

The SONGA lies at a depth of about 18.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.151 N,3 33.421 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SONGA?

The seabed around the SONGA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the SONGA sink?

The SONGA sank on Jul 25, 1950.

When was the wreck of the SONGA discovered?

The wreck of the SONGA was discovered in 1950.

What country did the SONGA belong to?

The SONGA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SONGA carrying?

The SONGA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SONGA?

The SONGA had a tonnage of 2066 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONGA?

The SONGA is classified as a steam ship.

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