Araby Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Araby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.182 N,0 49.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.486367
  • Longitude: 0.825550
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARABY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 34
Tonnage 4936
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Surveying Details

6.2.41 HO1166/40 6.2.41 FIXED BY HSA & BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512909N, 004938E. WK ORIENTATED 034/214DEGS. (CAPT. M/S, SHEERNESS, 12.1.41) - CHART AS ST - NM 285/41. H01166/40 30.7.45 H01166/40 30.7.45 G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S LAID N OF WK. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 2267/45. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 & H7801/46 4.12.46 SHOWN AS DWP WITH TWO MASTS AT 29FT & 30FT ON SURVEY E7895. - LC 1185. H01166/40 2.7.48 H01166/40 2.7.48 NOW CHARTED AS DW MAST. (SEAGULL) - NM 1398/48. H01166/40 3.3.50 H01166/40 3.3.50 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 31FT IN 512909N, 004940E, STILL MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S. (C IN C NORE, 30.9.49 & PLA HN NO.3) - NM 393/50. H01166/40 31.8.50 H01166/40 31.8.50 FOLLOWING DISPERSAL LEAST DEPTH NOW 34FT. (PLA, 11.8.50) - NMS 1604 & 1686/50. H3531/74 5.12.79 H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA SWEPT 7.9.79 CENTRED ON PLA HF6 POSN. NO OBSTN FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 9.8 TO 10.8MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE 6/79) - R/P. 11.3.91 11.3.91 NOT SHOWN ON CURRENT PLA CHARTS BUT STILL REFERRED TO IN THEIR WRECK LIST. - RETAIN AS CHARTED AT PRESENT. 2.3.99 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. - AMENDED TO DEAD - BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE SANTOS TO LONDON. STEEL MV, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL LINES, 6 LIVES LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES, WW2SL, LL WW2)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.182 N,0 49.533 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARABY wreck located?

The ARABY wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.182 N,0 49.533 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARABY?

The seabed around the ARABY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARABY sink?

The ARABY sank on Dec 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARABY discovered?

The wreck of the ARABY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ARABY belong to?

The ARABY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARABY carrying?

The ARABY was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the ARABY?

The ARABY had a tonnage of 4936 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARABY?

The ARABY is classified as a motor vessel.

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