Aris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28 N,14 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.466667
  • Longitude: -14.500000
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4810
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H095/39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532800N, 143000W. (LLOYDS & NID). H01001/40 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 800MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY RICHARDSON & DUCK & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHAEL M XYLAS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-37. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARIS wreck located?

The ARIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 28 N,14 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIS?

The seabed around the ARIS lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the ARIS sink?

The ARIS sank on Oct 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ARIS discovered?

The wreck of the ARIS was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ARIS belong to?

The ARIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ARIS?

The ARIS had a tonnage of 4810 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIS?

The ARIS is classified as a steam ship.

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