Aarla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aarla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.002 N,5 7.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.100033
  • Longitude: -5.117783
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AARLA
Type yacht
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/36 22.12.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550600N, 050700W, 9 MILES S OF AILSA CRAIG. (P J MOIR, 26.11.86). NCA. 2020/000173760 25.6.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1593). NFA
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO LD, GLASGOW. GERMAN OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS. TWIN SIX CYLINDER ENGINES. MACHINERY BY BLOMM & VOSS, HAMBURG. SANK AFTER AN EXPLOSION. PASSAGE TIGHNABRUAICH FOR LOWESTOFT. NO SURVIVORS. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS, P MOIR & I CRAWFORD). ?MINED. (OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the AARLA wreck located?

The AARLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.002 N,5 7.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AARLA?

The seabed around the AARLA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the AARLA sink?

The AARLA sank on Jun 18, 1947.

When was the wreck of the AARLA discovered?

The wreck of the AARLA was discovered in 1947.

What was the tonnage of the AARLA?

The AARLA had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the AARLA?

The AARLA is classified as a yacht.

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