Ardens (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ardens (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.537 N,0 13.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.225617
  • Longitude: -0.217667
Wreck Depth 27.8 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDENS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 65.8
Sonar Width 31.1
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 322
Tonnage 1274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1917
Scour Dimensions 005.0,,000.5,293.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SANK 2M E FROM FILEY BRIGG. (BMVS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 541335N, 001235W. H3752/26 11.6.26 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918). (HYDRO). LC 1191. 5.12.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 129. H1310/84/22 2.8.84 LOCATED & DIVED ON. POSN FIXED USING RADAR. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). CHART AS WK PA 24MTRS IN 541340N, 001257W. BR STD. HH100/351/06 16.3.93 LOCATED USING RADAR. RANGES: 6.81M FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE ROCK; 1.85M FROM NEAREST LAND. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). LIES BROKEN IN TWO WITH BOW AND STERN ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER BUT LEANING OUTWARDS. THOUGH GUN HAS BEEN REMOVED LIVE SHELLS CAN BE FOUND CLOSE TO THE STERN SECTION. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 17.02.16 IN 5413.537N, 0013.060W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 65.8MTRS, WIDTH 31.1MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 322/142. SCOUR LENGTH 5MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 293 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, PARTIALLY INTACT, 3 DESTINCT SHOAL AREAS. (EGS, HI 1472) AMEND DW 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN 1.5-2M E OF FILEY BRIGG, WHILST EN-ROUTE SOUTH SHIELDS TO LONDON. 1 LIFE LOST.

General Comments

Partially intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 13.537 N,0 13.06 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARDENS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.537 N,0 13.06 W.

How deep is the ARDENS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 27.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 13.537 N,0 13.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDENS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARDENS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ARDENS (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARDENS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARDENS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARDENS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDENS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARDENS (PROBABLY)?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDENS (PROBABLY)?

The ARDENS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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