Aarsten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aarsten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.023 N,2 49.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333717
  • Longitude: 2.831350
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AARSTEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 44.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1937
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H7089/37 28.10.37 SANK IN PA 5320000N, 025000. (DUTCH SS EVELINE, VIA SPURN POINT, TELECON 24.10.37). - NM 1984T/37. H7098/37 8.12.37 INS AS DWPA ON BA 1408 & 2182A. - ?NM ACTION. H946/67 11.7.67 NOT LOCATED BY HULL-MOUNTED SONAR. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/67). DELETE. BR STD. H3547/73 3.7.73 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, WITH 400MTR LINE SPACING. (HMS BULLDOG, 11.6.73). NCA. 7.11.74 MAY BE THE WK IN 531704N, 0024858E. 27.10.76 WK IN 531704N, 024858E KNOWN AS THE AARSTEN. WAS DISPERSED IN EARLY 1975. (RISDON BEAZLEY, TELECON). AMEND DEAD. SEE [9561].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE (POSSIBLY) NORWAY FOR LONDON. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the AARSTEN wreck located?

The AARSTEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.023 N,2 49.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AARSTEN?

The seabed around the AARSTEN lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AARSTEN sink?

The AARSTEN sank on Oct 24, 1937.

When was the wreck of the AARSTEN discovered?

The wreck of the AARSTEN was discovered in 1937.

What country did the AARSTEN belong to?

The AARSTEN belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the AARSTEN?

The AARSTEN is classified as a steam ship.

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