Arizona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arizona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.228 N,2 52.472 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.170467
  • Longitude: -2.874533
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIZONA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 43.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 1984

Surveying Details

H0904/40 24.10.40 POSN 561000N, 025300W - 252 DEG, 2.4M FROM ELIENESS LT. - PFNM 2504/40. H0904/40 9.12.40 INS AS DW. - NM2489/40. H0904/40 1.4.41 EXAM'D IN 561015N, 025218W. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 24, FOUL AT 30FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). AMEND TO WK 4FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 748/81. H0904/40 28.7.60 LOCATED IN 561014N, 025223W. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 38, FOUL AT 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 59FT. SCOUR 3FT. (HMS SCOTT 4.9.59). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 1412/60. 22.12.69 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE BY D NEWLANDS. (MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT [WAR RISKS]). 21.8.73 AMEND TO SW 11.5MTRS. NC 734. H1310/84/18 13.6.84 DIVED ON MAY 1984. WK WELL DISPERSED WITH HIGHEST PARTS STANDING 4 TO 5MTRS HIGH. (W MURNEY, 28.5.84). NCA

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL & BLYTH FOR BRIDGEWATER. STRUCK GERMAN LAID MINE. (WW2SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ARIZONA wreck located?

The ARIZONA wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.228 N,2 52.472 W.

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

The ARIZONA lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.228 N,2 52.472 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIZONA?

The seabed around the ARIZONA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ARIZONA sink?

The ARIZONA sank on Sep 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARIZONA discovered?

The wreck of the ARIZONA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARIZONA belong to?

The ARIZONA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ARIZONA carrying?

The ARIZONA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARIZONA?

The ARIZONA had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIZONA?

The ARIZONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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