Arctic Explorer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Arctic explorer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.601 N,4 7.327 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.360017
  • Longitude: -4.122117
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCTIC EXPLORER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4287/77 6.3.79 SECURED TO NW BUOY, CATTEWATER TIER MOORING. COVERS AT HW & IS MARKED BY UNLIT PELLETS, CAUSING NO OBSTN IN MAIN CHANNEL. (PLYMOUTH LOCAL NM 7/79). H4287/77 6.3.79 OWNERSHIP IN DOUBT & WRECK LIKELY TO REMAIN IN PRESENT POSN FOR A LONG TIME, AS SCRAP VALUE LESS THAN SALVAGE COST. PLYMOUTH SURVEY TEAM TO BE INSTRUCTED TO SURVEY & REPORT FOR CHARTING ACTION. (TELECON AQHM PLYMOUTH). H4287/77 4.5.79 WK NOW MOVED FURTHER N & LYING WELL OVER ON ITS SIDE TO N OF NORTHERNMOST CATTEWATER TIER MOORINGS, POSN 083.5DEGS, 1850FT FROM MOUNTBATTEN TWR & LYING E/W. DRIES 10FT [3MTRS]. MARKED BY 3 UNLIT WRECK BUOYS. (PLYMOUTH LOCAL NM15/79). CHART AS STF [120FT LONG, 25FT WIDE]. - NM 1203/79. H4287/77 4.5.79 NCA RE BUOYS - ONLY SMALL PELLETS ATTACHED TO MAST. (TELECON AQHM PLYMOUTH). H4287/77 3.8.79 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED 26.7.79. (QHM PLYMOUTH). NCA YET. H4287/77 23.11.79 RAISED AND MOVED INTO SHALLOW WATER USING AIR-BAG TECHNIQUE. (LL 7.11.79). H4287/77 23.11.79 MOVED TO POSN 086DEGS(T), 510MTRS FROM MOUNTBATTEN TWR. LYING N/S,CLEAR OF CHANNEL, SHOWING AT ALL TIMES. WILL PROBABLY REMAIN UNTIL BROKEN UP IN SITU, WHICH WILL POSSIBLY TAKE OVER A YEAR. (TELECON WITH AQHM PLYMOUTH, 23.11.79). CHART AS STF, LYING N/S, IN 502134N, 040715W [OGB]. - NM 2899/79. H4287/77 11.1.82 RAISED IN JULY 1981 AND TAKEN TO SCRAP YARD. (TELECON 7.12.81 FROM P.O. S.R. MCCULLOGH, H SCHOOL). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 1982

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.601 N,4 7.327 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARCTIC EXPLORER wreck located?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.601 N,4 7.327 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The seabed around the ARCTIC EXPLORER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ARCTIC EXPLORER sink?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER sank on Feb 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ARCTIC EXPLORER discovered?

The wreck of the ARCTIC EXPLORER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ARCTIC EXPLORER belong to?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCTIC EXPLORER?

The ARCTIC EXPLORER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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