Aristos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aristos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.848 N,0 5.259 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.580800
  • Longitude: -0.087650
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARISTOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 136.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 148
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 118.2
Orientation 60
Tonnage 5198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Surveying Details

H2983/67 1.9.67 DW IN 503544N, 000705W OR 239DEGS, 16M FROM BEACHY HEAD. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS DW. - NM 1626/67. H2983/67 18.9.67 NO DANGER IN 503456N, 000507W. (TH, 14.9.67). NCA YET. H2983/67 4.10.67 POSN NOW 503414N, 000507W. (TH, 3.10.67). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1824/67. 23.7.71 AMEND TO USC 20MTRS. NC 1652. 14.10.76 CHARTED POSITION IS ALMOST CORRECT - FIXED BY DECCA. WK IDENTIFIED BY BELL, WHICH WAS RECOVERED. WK STANDS UPRIGHT. THE MASTS COULD BE DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (E GILES, SUBSERVS LTD, TELECON 14.10.76). NCA YET. H2979/74 30.11.76 DIVED IN 503436N, 000512W [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY THE PROPELLER. WK IS UPRIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. STANDS 55FT HIGH AT THE BRIDGE MIDSHIPS. THE STUMP OF THE AFTMAST STANDS ABOUT 60FT HIGH. MAIN HULL IS APPROX 30FT PROUD OF THE SEABED. FORWARD MAST IS LYING ACROSS THE BOW. LIES IN APPROX 200FT OF WATER. (E GILES, SUBSERVS, 13.11.76). 6.4.78 AMEND TO USC 25MTRS. NE 1652. H2330/84 24.7.85 EXAM'D 13.5.85 IN 503449N, 000510W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.5 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 23MTRS, LENGTH 165MTRS, BEAM 45MTRS. LYING 075/255DEGS, NEARLY UPRIGHT, WITH BOWS NE. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MAST STILL REMAIN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2330/84 6.12.85 EXAM'D 6.11.85 USING HYDROSEARCH. SHADOW HT OF FOR'D MAST - 22.6MTRS, LENGTH 133MTRS. CONSIDER LEAST DEPTH BY E/S OBTAINED DURING MAY '85 EXAMINATION TO BE DEFINITIVE. (HMS BULLDOG, 28.11.85). NFA. H1310/86/10 1.4.86 EXAM'D IN 1984. VERY LARGE WK WHICH IS DIVABLE WITH CARE. STANDS 20MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA. H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED 31.7.86, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 24.4.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5034.848N, 0005.259W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.38 IN GEN DEPTH 56.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 148MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 18.12MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, STERN COLLAPSING. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). UPRIGHT, GENERALLY INTACT, BOWS ENE. DAMAGE FWD OF STERN. AMEND WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY WM HAMILTON & CO LTD. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ARGO (HELLAS) SHIPPING CO. SPECIAL S.A. PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH NORWEGIAN MV LINDE. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, DAMAGE FWD OF STERN

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FAQ

Where is the ARISTOS wreck located?

The ARISTOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.848 N,0 5.259 W.

How deep is the ARISTOS and where exactly is it located?

The ARISTOS lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.848 N,0 5.259 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARISTOS?

The seabed around the ARISTOS lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the ARISTOS sink?

The ARISTOS sank on Aug 28, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ARISTOS discovered?

The wreck of the ARISTOS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ARISTOS belong to?

The ARISTOS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ARISTOS?

The ARISTOS had a tonnage of 5198 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARISTOS?

The ARISTOS is classified as a steam ship.

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