Arcadian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arcadian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.549 N,5 47.461 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.359150
  • Longitude: -5.791017
Wreck Depth 74.3 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 83.4
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 50
Tonnage 2855
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1910
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 170.0,,002.0,213/33
Debris Field 020.0,,,
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2024

Surveying Details

HH1950/76 10.11.80 HH1950/76 10.11.80 EXAM'D 23.4.80 IN 522131N, 054725W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/7 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75.5 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 95MTRS. LYING ABOUT NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD. 11.6.07 SEP 2007/000043225 11.6.07 WK LOCATED IN 5221.549N, 0547.461W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 16.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT. AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3029/07. RSDRA2024000007640 18.01.24 EXAM'D 30.10.23. LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. LENGTH 83.4MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 50/230 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 170MTRS, DEPTH 2.0MTRS TOWARDS 213DEGS. LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. BOW IS BROKEN OFF AND LYING 25MTRS NW OF THE NORTHERN TIP OF THE WRECK (RV TOM CREAN, INFOMAR, VIA O MCMANUS, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 04.01.24)

Circumstances of loss

EX-WHARFDALE '08, EX-ALANGUETA '03, EX-NERANO '91. BUILT IN 1891 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 266NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GLASGOW AND THE FAR EAST. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS ARYSHIRE IN THICK FOG. WAS STRUCK IN STBD SIDE JUST FWD OF THE MAST AND SANK QUICKLY. 15 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE, BOW IS BROKEN OFF, LYING NW OF THE NORTHERN TIP OF THE WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 21.549 N,5 47.461 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.549 N,5 47.461 W.

How deep is the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 74.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 21.549 N,5 47.461 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1910.

When was the wreck of the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2855 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ARCADIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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