Arca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45 N,9 4.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.750000
  • Longitude: -9.067500
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4839
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40M NW BY W OF TORY ISLAND. (DODS & WW1SL). POSN 5545.0N, 0904.0W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 453NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-118, WHILST IN CONVOY OFF N CHANNEL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCA wreck located?

The ARCA wreck is located at coordinates 55 45 N,9 4.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCA?

The seabed around the ARCA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the ARCA sink?

The ARCA sank on Oct 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARCA discovered?

The wreck of the ARCA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARCA belong to?

The ARCA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARCA?

The ARCA had a tonnage of 4839 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCA?

The ARCA is classified as a tanker.

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