Arabis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arabis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 53 N,9 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.883333
  • Longitude: -9.150000
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARABIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3928
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8203/19 H8203/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 210M W BY S OF USHANT OR 465300N, 090900W APPROX. (B.M.V.S). PLOTS IN APPROX 3000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN U-BOAT 210 MILES W BY S FROM USHANT. VESSEL, BUILT 1914, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FLOWER MOTOR SHIP CO.

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FAQ

Where is the ARABIS wreck located?

The ARABIS wreck is located at coordinates 46 53 N,9 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARABIS?

The seabed around the ARABIS lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the ARABIS sink?

The ARABIS sank on Sep 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARABIS discovered?

The wreck of the ARABIS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARABIS belong to?

The ARABIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARABIS?

The ARABIS had a tonnage of 3928 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARABIS?

The ARABIS is classified as a steam ship.