Sote (Aft Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sote (aft part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.221 N,0 11.496 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.020350
  • Longitude: -0.191600
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOTE (AFT PART)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 75.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,009.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2473/18 2.5.18 WK IN 540000N, 000600E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 356/18. H3151/18 12.6.18 WK IN POSITION 182DEGS 3.65MILES FROM BRIDLINGTON PIER LIGHT.(AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART IN 540110N, 001120W. - NM 388/18. H3849/18 26.8.18 MAST SHOWING. (VAEC). H5839/23 24.8.23 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 28FT [LWST], 42DEGS 2.1M FROM ULROME CHURCH, OR 3.65MILES 182DEGS FROM BRIDLINGTON PIER LIGHT. (TH 22.8.23). CHART AS F 4FMS 3FT (1923) & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1294/23. H5079/29 6.8.29 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 29FT 123.5DEGS 2.1M FROM FRAISTHORPE CHURCH. (HMS FITZROY 1.8.29). AMEND TO 4FMS 4FT. BR STD. H2964/31 17.11.31 AN AREA OF 6.25 BY 6.75 CABLES WAS DRAG SWEPT BY TWO BOAT SWEEP. THE AREA WAS SWEPT WITHIN ONE FOOT OF THE BOTTOM NOTHING WAS FOUND. (HMS FITZROY 1931). DELETE. - NM 2157/31. H6308/36 INS WK 4FMS 4FT (ADMIRALTY). - NM BLOCK 2236/36. H2529/65 8.1.74 LOCATED IN 540113N, 001124W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8.8MTRS. SCOUR 9.5MTRS. UNDULATING SEABED. SMALL SCOUR WITH WRECKAGE IN TROUGH. (HMS EGERIA). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. H4069/72 5.3.80 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). NCA. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5401.221N, 0011.496W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 8.84MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-ORION, EX-ELLERKER, EX-HERLEVE, EX-VILLE DE ST NAZIARE, EX-NANTES HAMBOURG. BUILT IN 1883 BY KISH, BOOLDS & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGF AKTIEB, THULE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 192HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED BY UC-64. TAKEN IN TOW AND EFFORTS MADE TO BEACH BUT VESSEL SANK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

MINOR WRECKAGE, LIES WHOLLY IN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 1.221 N,0 11.496 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOTE (AFT PART) wreck located?

The SOTE (AFT PART) wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.221 N,0 11.496 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOTE (AFT PART)?

The seabed around the SOTE (AFT PART) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SOTE (AFT PART) sink?

The SOTE (AFT PART) sank on Apr 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SOTE (AFT PART) discovered?

The wreck of the SOTE (AFT PART) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SOTE (AFT PART) belong to?

The SOTE (AFT PART) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SOTE (AFT PART) carrying?

The SOTE (AFT PART) was carrying timber,general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SOTE (AFT PART)?

The SOTE (AFT PART) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOTE (AFT PART)?

The SOTE (AFT PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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