Arduity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arduity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.62 N,0 24.413 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.260333
  • Longitude: 0.406883
Wreck Depth 7.3 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDUITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 304
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 1986

Surveying Details

MINED IN POSN 532200N, 003000E. (WW2SL). H01844/42 28.5.42 LOCATED IN 531544N, 002438E. LYING ON HER SIDE. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 28.5.42). - PFNM 1122/42. H01844/42 16.7.42 INS AS DW. - NM 1452/42. H01844/42 4.6.43 G CON BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. - NM 1175/43. H01844/42 28.1.45 G CON BUOY, GPFL(3)G 10S, IN PLACE OF G CON BUOY. - NM 291/46. H01884/42 23.7.50 SURVEYED AFTER DISPERSAL IN 531536N, 002437E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23 FT, FOUL AT 24FT. SEABED 29 TO 32FT. (SML 324 FOR HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.7.50). H01884/42 20.11.52 DIVED IN 8.1952. WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER A FAIRLY WIDE AREA. SEABED VERY UNEVEN. (BDV BARGLOW 6.11.52). H01884/42 28.9.54 SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL IN 531536N, 002431E. SWEPT CLEAR 25FT, FOUL 26FT. GEN DEPTH 30-32 FT. SCOUR 36FT. SEABED STONES. SURFACE SWIRL EVEN IN CALM WEATHER. (HMS SHACKLETON, 3.8.54). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 1FT WITH G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10SEC, CLOSE E. - NM 2084/54. H01844/42 16.11.54 DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 2564/54. H1519/58 31.1.62 CAUSED FISHING GEAR LOSSES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. (DISTRICT INSPECTION OF FISHERIES GRIMSBY). H332 1.2.63 H332 & 4729/62 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT 1962). 26.11.74 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 7.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 108.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY G BROWN & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. THREE CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 84HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NEWBURY DIESEL CO. NEWBURY. PASSAGE KEADBY FOR CANTLEY. CARGO COAL. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the ARDUITY wreck located?

The ARDUITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.62 N,0 24.413 E.

How deep is the ARDUITY and where exactly is it located?

The ARDUITY lies at a depth of about 7.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 15.62 N,0 24.413 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDUITY?

The seabed around the ARDUITY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ARDUITY sink?

The ARDUITY sank on May 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ARDUITY discovered?

The wreck of the ARDUITY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ARDUITY belong to?

The ARDUITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDUITY carrying?

The ARDUITY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARDUITY?

The ARDUITY had a tonnage of 304 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDUITY?

The ARDUITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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