Sonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.612 N,4 30.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.560200
  • Longitude: -4.506383
Wreck Depth 50.1 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.1 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 37.1
Sonar Width 8.1
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 83
Tonnage 246
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1930
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H7223/30 30.10.30 SANK APPROX 8M N BY E OF SKERRIES LTHO. (CG HOLYHEAD). H3838/86 31.3.88 WK EXAM'D 12.3.87 IN 533333N, 043020W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.9 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES E/W. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES STEEL VESSEL. (HMS FOX, HI 357). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 EXAM'D 15.7.96 IN 533336.8N, 043024.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S 49.1 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL WK, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. 17.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. NOT COLLAPSED. VIRTUALLY CERTAIN THAT THIS IS 'SONIA'. (J SHAW, TELECON). NCA. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 09.08.2021; IN 5333.612N, 0430.382W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 37.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.1MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 083/263 DEGS. WELL-PRESERVED WRECK STANDING UPRIGHT ON THE SEAFLOOR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7365). AMEND NDW 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOLDFINCH. BUILT IN 1903 BY SELBY SB & ENG CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MRS M FIELDING. ON PASSAGE FROM ROSTREVOR FOR GARSTON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G T GREY, SOUTH SHIELDS. CARGO WOOD. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK BY THE STERN.

General Comments

Well-preserved wreck standing upright on the seafloor.

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FAQ

Where is the SONIA wreck located?

The SONIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.612 N,4 30.383 W.

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

The SONIA lies at a depth of about 50.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.612 N,4 30.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONIA?

The seabed around the SONIA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the SONIA sink?

The SONIA sank on Oct 25, 1930.

When was the wreck of the SONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SONIA was discovered in 1930.

What country did the SONIA belong to?

The SONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SONIA carrying?

The SONIA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SONIA?

The SONIA had a tonnage of 246 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONIA?

The SONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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