Ariel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ariel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 52.71 N,1 13.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.878500
  • Longitude: -1.218333
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIEL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8203/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575245N, 011300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. SUNK 25M ENE OF RATTRAY HD. (BMVS). H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETED. (SMALL VESSEL, LONG WAY OUT). 19.5.76 INS AS NDW PA. NC 278. HH091/155/01 15.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & BLOWN UP.

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FAQ

Where is the ARIEL wreck located?

The ARIEL wreck is located at coordinates 57 52.71 N,1 13.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIEL?

The seabed around the ARIEL lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the ARIEL sink?

The ARIEL sank on Jul 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARIEL discovered?

The wreck of the ARIEL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARIEL belong to?

The ARIEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARIEL?

The ARIEL had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIEL?

The ARIEL is classified as a sailing vessel.