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Miss Sonya

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Miss Sonya in shipyard
(Gloucester Daily Times)

Miss Sonya
article on her sinking
(Gloucester Daily Times)

The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.

Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name Miss Sonya
Other Names  
Vessel Type Fishing Dragger
Owner Corrado Buccheri (Gloucester, MA)
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 43' / 16' / 
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Diesel / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1972
Date of Loss March 25, 2008
Reason for Loss Took on water and capsized in heavy seas
Fatalities None (2 crewmen were rescued)
Location Off Gloucester, MA - 3 miles south of Eastern Point
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 42-32.767 N / 70-40.062 W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 160'
Typical Visibility (feet) Usually poor
Wreck Condition Intact and upright
Diving Considerations Hazardous nets and poor visibility
Other Information Last trip - Returning to Gloucester after fishing trip to Stellwagen Bank
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