Aracataca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aracataca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.537 N,0 11.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.592283
  • Longitude: 0.190083
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARACATACA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 1991

Surveying Details

H2537/28 17.8.28 SANK IN APPROX 503530N, 001130E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 22.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND 772 E/S. NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GENERAL SEABED DEPTH BY E/S 54MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 9.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS HI 41/76). H1270/73 8.1.79 AMENDED TO USC PA 35MTRS. NE 1652 & NE 536. [LATER BY NM 2467/80]. 16.9.91 WK IN 503605N, 000157E IDENTIFIED AS THE 'ARACATACA'. [SEE WK 20379]. (C MARTIN, TELECON). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2734/91. HH091/159/01 28.6.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

14.1.82 SUNK IN COLLISION WITH 'MOLIERE' ON VOYAGE FROM LIVERPOOL TO DUNKIRK. (J SALSBURY, 14.1.82).

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FAQ

Where is the ARACATACA wreck located?

The ARACATACA wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.537 N,0 11.405 E.

How deep is the ARACATACA and where exactly is it located?

The ARACATACA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.537 N,0 11.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARACATACA?

The seabed around the ARACATACA lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ARACATACA sink?

The ARACATACA sank on Apr 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARACATACA discovered?

The wreck of the ARACATACA was discovered in 1928.

What country did the ARACATACA belong to?

The ARACATACA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARACATACA carrying?

The ARACATACA was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ARACATACA?

The ARACATACA had a tonnage of 4154 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARACATACA?

The ARACATACA is classified as a steam ship.

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