Arethusa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arethusa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.51 N,10 23.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.458500
  • Longitude: -10.392333
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARETHUSA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 1279
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

4.3.71 SUNK 15M NW FROM EAGLE ISLAND LT. (WW1SL, LL WW1) NCA, GIVES POSN 542730N, 102330W. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1891 BY A MCMILLAN & SON LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIP ARETHUSA CO (IREDALE, PORTER). PASSAGE GULFPORT FOR THE CLYDE. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SII, WW1SL, LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARETHUSA wreck located?

The ARETHUSA wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.51 N,10 23.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARETHUSA?

The seabed around the ARETHUSA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the ARETHUSA sink?

The ARETHUSA sank on Apr 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARETHUSA discovered?

The wreck of the ARETHUSA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARETHUSA belong to?

The ARETHUSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARETHUSA?

The ARETHUSA had a tonnage of 1279 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARETHUSA?

The ARETHUSA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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