Arimar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Arimar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 28 N,76 53.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.466667
  • Longitude: -76.888333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIMAR
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 103 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 3949
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.12.71 9.12.71 REPD STRANDED 0.5M S OF EGG ISLAND, ON N TIP OF ELEUTHERA IN 252800N, 765400W APPROX. (LL 206). H3572/81 21.10.85 H3572/81 21.10.85 LARGE STRANDED FREIGHTER SHOWN IN 252800N, 765308W IN THE YACHTSMANS GUIDE TO THE BAHAMAS [P.244], & AS ST ON US 26307. CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. 21.3.89 21.3.89 ST PA IN 252754N, 765318W ON US 26282 [1984 EDN]. NCA. 5.5.98 5.5.98 [WGD] POSN: 251800N, 765318W. NC 3912.
Last Amended Date May 5, 1998

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED 0.5M S OF EGG IS [OR ROCK], ON N TIP OF ELEUTHERA, WHILST EN-ROUTE BOCA GRANDE TO VENICE. (LLOYDS 206). RAN AGROUND AFTER DRIFTING FOLLOWING ENGINE ROOM EXPLOSION. VESSEL, BUILT 1946, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOUFIC ARIS & FILS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ARIMAR wreck located?

The ARIMAR wreck is located at coordinates 25 28 N,76 53.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIMAR?

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

When did the ARIMAR sink?

The ARIMAR sank on Oct 26, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ARIMAR discovered?

The wreck of the ARIMAR was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ARIMAR belong to?

The ARIMAR belonged to LB.

What cargo was the ARIMAR carrying?

The ARIMAR was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ARIMAR?

The ARIMAR had a tonnage of 3949 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIMAR?

The ARIMAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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