Arktis Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Arktis island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 53.434 N,100 59.084 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.890567
  • Longitude: 100.984733
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARKTIS ISLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 72.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1510
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Surveying Details

HH520/500/02 19.8.94 SANK APPROX 0.5M FROM ONE FATHOM BANK LTHO AFTER HITTING WRECK OF THE 'UNIVERSAL' [SEE 45903] IN 025330N, 1005906E APPROX. SHE LIES ON HER SIDE 95% SUBMERGED WITH 0.5MTRS VISIBLE AT LW. (LLOYDS VOL.297). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 23.8.94 VESSEL DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.297). HH520/500/02 9.11.95 ST IN 025336N, 1005912E [WGC]. (JAPAN NM 1579/95). NCA YET. HH520/500/02 9.11.95 ST IN 025336N, 1005912E. (SINGAPORE NM 85/95). NCA YET. HH520/500/02 9.11.95 ST IN JAPAN NM 1597/95 IS THE 'ARCTIS ISLAND'. POSN OBTAINED BY THE MALAYSIAN BUOY TENDER 'PEDOMAN' USING RADAR & SEXTANT IN JULY 1995. (HYDRO DEPT, MARINE SAFETY AGENCY, TOKYO, FAX DTD 9.11.95). KEA POSN: 025336N, 1005917E. - NM 3948/95. SEP 2007/000061367 24.8.07 SALVAGE WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN 1.8.07 & 30.1.08 IN 0253.14N, 10059.00E [WGD]. (MALAYSIAN NM 35/35(T)/07). POSN OF SALVAGE DOES NOT AGREE WITH EXISTING POSN OF WK & PUTS WORKS WITHIN THE TSS. WZ IN FORCE. SEP 2008/000060308 18.6.07 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS, 19.6.08-18.6.09. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 39(T)/09. - NM 4415(T)/08. 30.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 0253.572N, 10059.197E. NE 3940.

Circumstances of loss

EX- HERMOD, BUILT 1983 BY A/S NORDSOVAERFTET, RINGKOBING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H & L I/S. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BANGLADESH. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER HITTING THE WRECK OF MV 'UNIVERSAL' LYING ON SANDBANK NEAR ONE FATHOM BANK LTHO. CREW OF 8 SAVED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARKTIS ISLAND wreck located?

The ARKTIS ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 2 53.434 N,100 59.084 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARKTIS ISLAND?

The seabed around the ARKTIS ISLAND lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ARKTIS ISLAND sink?

The ARKTIS ISLAND sank on Aug 9, 1994.

When was the wreck of the ARKTIS ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the ARKTIS ISLAND was discovered in 1994.

What country did the ARKTIS ISLAND belong to?

The ARKTIS ISLAND belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ARKTIS ISLAND carrying?

The ARKTIS ISLAND was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ARKTIS ISLAND?

The ARKTIS ISLAND had a tonnage of 1510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARKTIS ISLAND?

The ARKTIS ISLAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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