Arandora Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arandora star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20 N,10 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333333
  • Longitude: -10.550000
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARANDORA STAR
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 156.1 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 15501
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H056/40 16.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562000N, 104000W. (SO(I) ROSYTH). 9.1.78 SUNK APPROX 75 MILES W OF BLOODY FORELAND, IRELAND. (DODS). 4.8.87 POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT APPEARS TO AGREE WITH ROSYTH POSN 562000N, 104000W. POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO REPORT OF SHIP ATTACKED IS 552000N, 103300W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SINKING POSN 552000N, 103300W PLOTS IN APPROX 2400 MTRS. (WW2SL & LLOYDS).

Circumstances of loss

BLUE STAR LINER. BUILT 1927. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK U-47. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE TO CANADA WITH 1178 GERMAN & ITALIAN INTERNEES, 761 LIVES LOST IN TOTAL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 20 N,10 33 W
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Place of Loss: Bloody Foreland, c.75 miles W of the

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FAQ

Where is the ARANDORA STAR wreck located?

The ARANDORA STAR wreck is located at coordinates 55 20 N,10 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARANDORA STAR?

The seabed around the ARANDORA STAR lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the ARANDORA STAR sink?

The ARANDORA STAR sank on Jul 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARANDORA STAR discovered?

The wreck of the ARANDORA STAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARANDORA STAR belong to?

The ARANDORA STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARANDORA STAR carrying?

The ARANDORA STAR was carrying personnel,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ARANDORA STAR?

The ARANDORA STAR had a tonnage of 15501 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARANDORA STAR?

The ARANDORA STAR is classified as a liner.

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