Arinia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arinia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.165 N,0 50.949 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.486083
  • Longitude: 0.849150
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARINIA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 141.7 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Surveying Details

H01143/40 10.2.41 H01143/40 10.2.41 WK IS A MASS OF TWISTED IRON HAVING BEEN BURNING FOR SEVERAL DAYS.FIXED BY HSA & BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512908N, 005103E. TRACING HELD. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 31.12.40) - CHART AS ST - NM 285/41. H01143/40 12.3.41 H01143/40 12.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 561/41. H01143/40 21.4.41 H01143/40 21.4.41 G CAN BUOY LAID 350DEGS, 200FT FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY) - TFNM 875/41 & LATER NM FNM 2342/41. H01143/40 25.3.43 H01143/40 25.3.43 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 598/43. H01143/40 20.11.45 H01143/40 20.11.45 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 0FMS 5FT. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 3725/45. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 & H7801/46 4.12.46 SHOWN AS DWP ON SURVEY E7895. - NC 1185. H01143/40 12.5.49 H01143/40 12.5.49 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 35FT. POSN 512907N, 005106E. (PLA, 9.5.49) - NCA YET. H01143/40 24.10.49 H01143/40 24.10.49 CLEAR TO 34FT, DRIFT SWEEPING AND E/S SHOWS ORIGINAL SCOUR HOLES TO BE FILLING IN. (PLA, 27.9.49) - NM 2091/49. H3531/74 5.12.79 H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA CLOSELY SOUNDED 17.9.79. NO WKGE FOUND. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE 19/79) - R/P. 2.3.99 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. - AMENDED TO DEAD - BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED, CAUGHT FIRE, BROKE IN TWO & SANK 8M ESE FROM SOUTHEND PIER. STEEL VESSEL, BUILT 1936, EN ROUTE-ARUBA TO ISLE OF GRAIN, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. 60 LIVES LOST, 1 SAVED. (DODS, SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES, LL WW2, WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the ARINIA wreck located?

The ARINIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.165 N,0 50.949 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARINIA?

The seabed around the ARINIA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ARINIA sink?

The ARINIA sank on Dec 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARINIA discovered?

The wreck of the ARINIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARINIA belong to?

The ARINIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARINIA carrying?

The ARINIA was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the ARINIA?

The ARINIA had a tonnage of 8024 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARINIA?

The ARINIA is classified as a tanker.

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