Arica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 57.806 N,60 52.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.963433
  • Longitude: -60.873283
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARICA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 105800N, 605200W. WK BROKE IN TWO. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H2372/63 27.10.62 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 105800N, 605200W. 18.1.72 SHOWN AS NDW IN 105748N, 605225W ON USNO 24402. AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1277/75 4.4.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 20FMS (37MTRS). TONNAGE KNOWN. - NM 804/75. H1277/75 8.12.77 INS ON 956 (MISSED SCALE). - NM 26/77. 19.4.83 SHOWN AS WK 37MTRS IN 105730N, 605300W ON US 24028 [4TH EDN 1982]. INS ON 517. - NM 1205/83. 18.10.12 SHOW AS WK USC 18MTRS IN 1057.806N, 6052.397W [WGD] ON BA 500 [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (T & J HARRISON). PASSAGE LONDON & TRINIDAD FOR DEMERARA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 627 NHP FOR 13 KNOTS. 12 MEN LOST. TORPEDOED BY U 160. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARICA wreck located?

The ARICA wreck is located at coordinates 10 57.806 N,60 52.397 W.

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

The ARICA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 10 57.806 N,60 52.397 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARICA?

The seabed around the ARICA lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the ARICA sink?

The ARICA sank on Nov 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ARICA discovered?

The wreck of the ARICA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ARICA belong to?

The ARICA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARICA carrying?

The ARICA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ARICA?

The ARICA had a tonnage of 5431 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARICA?

The ARICA is classified as a steam ship.

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