Sophie B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sophie b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 48 N,67 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.800000
  • Longitude: 67.000000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOPHIE B
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 144.4 m
Width 18.5 m
Draught 11.5
Tonnage 8149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.12.76 BEACHED AT GADANI, KARACHI. (LL 7.12.76). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 12.5.77 DEMOLITION OF VESSEL AT GADANI BEACH COMMENCED 25.12.76. (LL 12.5.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFS. GES, FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV IMPLUVIO, S.A. PASSAGE CHALNA FOR HONG KONG. DAMAGED BADLY BY FIRE, TOWED BY TUG SANKO MARU NO.11 110 MILES TO GADANI BEACH FOR DEMOLITION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOPHIE B wreck located?

The SOPHIE B wreck is located at coordinates 24 48 N,67 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOPHIE B?

The seabed around the SOPHIE B lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SOPHIE B sink?

The SOPHIE B sank on Nov 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SOPHIE B discovered?

The wreck of the SOPHIE B was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SOPHIE B belong to?

The SOPHIE B belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SOPHIE B carrying?

The SOPHIE B was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SOPHIE B?

The SOPHIE B had a tonnage of 8149 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOPHIE B?

The SOPHIE B is classified as a motor vessel.

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