Soton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Soton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 34.217 N,5 40.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.570283
  • Longitude: -5.682500
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SOTON
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 66.7 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 1373
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1937
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1938
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1782/38 16.3.38 DW IN 433413N, 054057W. (SAN FERNANDO NM 4/55/38). - NM 557/38. H1782/38 21.4.38 AMEND TO WK 2.6MTRS [1FM 4FT]. (SAN FERNANDO NM 6/91/38). - NM 801/38. H1782/38 2.6.39 DELETE. (SAN FERNANDO NM 10/237/39). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1919 BY SOC ESPANOLA DE CONSTR METALICAS, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY INSURGENT AIRCRAFT WHILE IN PORT AT GIJON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOC METALURGICA DURO-FELGUERO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SOTON wreck located?

The SOTON wreck is located at coordinates 43 34.217 N,5 40.95 W.

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

The SOTON lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 43 34.217 N,5 40.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOTON?

The seabed around the SOTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SOTON sink?

The SOTON sank on Aug 29, 1937.

When was the wreck of the SOTON discovered?

The wreck of the SOTON was discovered in 1937.

What country did the SOTON belong to?

The SOTON belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the SOTON?

The SOTON had a tonnage of 1373 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOTON?

The SOTON is classified as a steam ship.

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