Arijon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arijon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 45.994 N,5 23.525 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.766567
  • Longitude: -5.392083
Wreck Depth 118 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIJON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 125 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.40 SANK IN 474500N, 052300W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).H3895/72 11.2.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 120MTRS, LOCATED IN 474600N, 052330W [EUR] BY M CABLE LAYER 'LEON THEVENIN'. (BREST NM 84 42 36). BR STD. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK 120MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. 28.3.90 UNKNOWN WK IN 474600.5N, 052330W [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. EXAMINED BY FISH SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 120MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 127MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14575048). NCA. SEP 2008/000048875 12.9.08 SHOWN AS WK 118MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [1ST EDN 2008, 1:350,000]. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 15.4.10 SHOWN AS WK 120MTRS IN 4745.962N, 0523.575W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000257549 20.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 118MTRS IN 4745.994N, 0523.525W [WGD] ON FR370660. (EDN 5.0, DTD 5.11.15). AMEND NDW 118MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE NAVIGATION D'ORBIGNY. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR BUENOS AIRES. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 45.994 N,5 23.525 W.

How deep is the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 118 meters and is located at coordinates 47 45.994 N,5 23.525 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIJON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 22, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ARIJON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARIJON (POSSIBLY)?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4374 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIJON (POSSIBLY)?

The ARIJON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.