Arctic Career Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arctic career Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 0 S,3 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -31.000000
  • Longitude: -3.000000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCTIC CAREER
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 241 m
Width 34.8 m
Draught 18.2
Tonnage 28413
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2009

Surveying Details

H1294/85 23.6.85 LAST REPORT RECEIVED 23.6.85 GIVING POSN AS 304700S, 165600W. (LL 5.7.85). WRECKAGE SIGHTED DURING AIR SEARCH IN AREA APPROX 310400S, 025900W, BUT NOT CONFIRMED AS FROM THIS WK. (LL 10.7.85). NCA. 19.9.85 INDICATIONS THAT VESSEL CAPSIZED WERE SEEN DURING AN AIR SEARCH 300M NE OF TRISTAN DA CUNHA. (LL 19.9.85). NCA, POSN 310000S, 030000W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY MITSUI SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, TAMANO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARCTIC MARITIME CARRIERS INC. DISAPPEARED WHILE ON PASSAGE TUBARAO FOR CIGADING, INDONESIA. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK IN BAD WEATHER. ALL 27 CREW WERE PRESUMED LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCTIC CAREER wreck located?

The ARCTIC CAREER wreck is located at coordinates 31 0 S,3 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCTIC CAREER?

The seabed around the ARCTIC CAREER lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARCTIC CAREER discovered?

The wreck of the ARCTIC CAREER was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ARCTIC CAREER belong to?

The ARCTIC CAREER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ARCTIC CAREER carrying?

The ARCTIC CAREER was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARCTIC CAREER?

The ARCTIC CAREER had a tonnage of 28413 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCTIC CAREER?

The ARCTIC CAREER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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