Arbel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arbel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.338 N,5 46.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.088967
  • Longitude: -5.767850
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARBEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 64 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 75.6
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 144
Tonnage 901
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2011

Surveying Details

H01001/40 13.4.60 H01001/40 13.4.60 SUNK IN 500651N, 054602W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 29.9.77 IN 500519N,054602W USING HF/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 53MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 3.5.78 3.5.78 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN VESSEL OF ABOUT 700 TONS. (E GILES, TELECON). 12.12.11 12.12.11 LOCATED 12.10.09 IN 5005.338N, 0546.071E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.06 IN GEN DEPTH 56.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75.60MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HT 3.24MTRS. LIES 144/324 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PEREGRINE, EX-ARBONNE. BUILT IN 1921 BY HAWTHORN & CO LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION TRANSMAIRNE SOC ANON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 169 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MARYPORT FOR PLYMOUTH. 3 CREW LOST. (SIBI). SUNK BY BOMBS AND GUNFIRE FROM ENEMY AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).

General Comments

PROBABLY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ARBEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.338 N,5 46.071 W.

How deep is the ARBEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.338 N,5 46.071 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARBEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARBEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the ARBEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ARBEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARBEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ARBEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) belonged to BE.

What cargo was the ARBEL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARBEL (PROBABLY)?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 901 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARBEL (PROBABLY)?

The ARBEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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