Arisan (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arisan (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 23.91 N,5 31.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.398500
  • Longitude: 5.524717
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 273.1 m
Width 44.2 m
Draught 16.2
Tonnage 75361
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1992
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details SEP 2009/000014010 2.3.09 SHOWN AS DW IN 6223.896N, 0531.479E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 30 [CORR TO 18/08, 1:50,000]. BA 2305 STS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

15.1.92 BUILT IN 1974 BY KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD, KOBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIRST LINE CORPORATION. PASSAGE NARVIK FOR ROTTERDAM. DRIFTED AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER SUSTAINING AN ENGINE BREAKDOWN AND COMPLETE BLACKOUT. SEVERLY CRACKED ACROSS THE HULL AND ABANDONED. VESSEL HAD SUNK BY 15.1.92. (MSD).

General Comments

SEE [73212] FOR AREA OF WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 62 23.91 N,5 31.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Jan 12, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 75361 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The ARISAN (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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