Ariana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Ariana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.482 N,3 52.551 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.374700
  • Longitude: 3.875850
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIANA
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Tonnage 4372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1952
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH5352/52 16.9.52 DW (MAST) IN 512233N, 035236E. (HAGUE NMS 192/2609(P) & 195/2630/52). - TNM 1825/52. HH5352/52 29.11.54 MAST NO LONGER SHOWS. (HAGUE NM 214/3014). - NM 2677/54. HH3199/74 14.6.74 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN 7 SHEET 10. DELETED. BR STD. HH2382/72 25.3.75 WK 2.8 MTRS [1FM 3FT] IN 512232N, 035240E MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (HAGUE NMS 690 & 755/75). NE 120. HH2356/76 31.3.76 WK 2.8MTRS IN 512232N, 035240E. (MICROFILMED DATA, DTD 20.1.76). NE 120. 16.9.93 WK 2.8MTRS SHOWN IN 512232N, 035240E [EUR] ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. NE 120. 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5122.483N, 0352.557E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. SEP 2007/000064444 13.9.07 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT. (BELGIAN NM 18/164(T)/07). NCA. 17.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 3.8MTRS [LAT] WITH UNLIT CONICAL CARDINAL BUOYS 'ARIANA N' CLOSE N & 'ARIANA Z' CLOSE SE ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.9, COPRODUCTION]. SEP 2011/000097104 24.5.11 NOW SW 1.7MTRS. (NETH NM 20/238/11). - NM 2495/11. 19.3.14 SHOWN IN 5122.470N, 0352.577E [WGD] ON BA 120 [EDN 12 DTD 4.10.12]. SEP 2014/000060075 19.3.14 LEAST DREDGED (SIC) DEPTH ON WK IS 5.8MTRS. (BELGIAN NM 6/116/14). AMEND WK 5.8MTRS. SEP 2014/000062552 21.3.14 NOW SW 5.8MTRS IN 5122.47N, 0352.58E [WGD]. N & S BUOYS DELETED. (NETH NM 12/120/14). - NM 1723/14. SEP 2014/000165520 15.8.14 SHOWN IN 5122.482N, 0353.551E [WGD] ON NL400120 [EDN 15.0].
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

General Comments

Wreck partly removed; Swept by wire-drag: Seabed was struck but Wreck remains are present beneath seabed.

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FAQ

Where is the ARIANA wreck located?

The ARIANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.482 N,3 52.551 E.

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

The ARIANA lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.482 N,3 52.551 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIANA?

The seabed around the ARIANA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ARIANA sink?

The ARIANA sank on Aug 10, 1952.

When was the wreck of the ARIANA discovered?

The wreck of the ARIANA was discovered in 1952.

What country did the ARIANA belong to?

The ARIANA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the ARIANA carrying?

The ARIANA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARIANA?

The ARIANA had a tonnage of 4372 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIANA?

The ARIANA is classified as a steam ship.

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