Arctic Explorer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arctic explorer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38 N,55 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.633333
  • Longitude: -55.333333
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCTIC EXPLORER
Type research vessel
Flag CA
Length 48.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 991
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2008

Surveying Details

7.7.81 7.7.81 SANK OFF NORTHERN TIP OF NEWFOUNDLAND. (LL, 7.7.81). NCA. H3764/70 9.7.81 H3764/70 9.7.81 TOOK ON A LIST AND SANK APPROX 5M E OF CAPE BAULD, NEW FOUNDLAND, IN 513800N 551700W. (LL, 8.7.81). AWAIT CANADIAN NM. NCA. 16.12.85 16.12.85 POSN 513800N, 552000W IN GEN DEPTH 59FMS. (CANADIAN WK RECORDS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARINC CO LTD. SANK TWO HOURS AFTER LEAVING ST ANTONY, NEWFOUNDLAND TO CONDUCT A SEISMIC EXPLORATION SURVEY OFF LABRADOR. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCTIC EXPLORER wreck located?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER wreck is located at coordinates 51 38 N,55 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The seabed around the ARCTIC EXPLORER lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the ARCTIC EXPLORER sink?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER sank on Jul 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ARCTIC EXPLORER discovered?

The wreck of the ARCTIC EXPLORER was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ARCTIC EXPLORER belong to?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER had a tonnage of 991 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER is classified as a research vessel.

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