Arnish Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Arnish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 11.406 N,6 22.837 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.190100
- Longitude: -6.380617
|
| Wreck Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ARNISH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
37.3 m |
| Width |
6.8 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Tonnage |
271 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 1, 1923
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1923 |
| Last Detection Year |
1983 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
Surveying Details
H7026/23 13.10.23 H7026/23 13.10.23 DW IN 581122N, 062247W, OR 257DEGS, 3.4C FROM ARNISH PT LT. (BOT, M15837/23). - NM 1607/23. H8943/31 23.5.32 H8943/31 23.5.32 WK 20FT, 257DEGS 3.32C FROM ARNISH PT LT. (STORNOWAY HBR COMMISSIONERS). - NM 867/32. H2438/76 2.3.76 H2438/76 2.3.76 LOCATED 1.9.75 IN 581125.8N, 062246.3W USING HSA. SOUNDED & INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. SEABED MUD. POSSIBILITY THAT WK MAY BE REMOVED BY COMPANY DEVELOPING HBR. (HMS HERALD, HI 24/75). - NM 562/76. H1289/76/338 13.10.76 H1289/76/338 13.10.76 WK LOCATED AND DIVED UPON IN ABOVE POSN. NOT A GREAT DEAL OF WRECKAGE FOUND EXCEPT A LARGE BOILER. THE HIGHEST PORTION OF THE WK WAS THE BOILER AT 30FT BELOW THE SURFACE, THE BOTTOM BEING AT 40FT. (RAF BRIZE NORTON SAC. 1976 HEBRIDES SURVEY). H4192/83 19.9.83 H4192/83 19.9.83 UNCONFIRMED NOTE ABOUT THIS VESSEL, STATES STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH STEEL PROP IN 7.25MTRS, SHOWN ON DETAILED DIAGRAM OF ARNISH SHEDS [K9201/4]. HH272/770/06 1.2.05 HH272/770/06 1.2.05 EXPUNGE. (HARBOUR MASTER STOROWAY, LTD DTD 27.1.05). AMEND DEAD. - NM BLOCK 1697/05. RSDRA2025000292079 10.06.25 WRECK REMOVED. (HARBOUR MASTER, STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY, DTD 26.5.25). NFA, INS DEPTH 7.1MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-DAGMAR. BUILT IN 1869 BY SJOTORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACDONALD. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 35HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY LAXEVAAGS, BERGEN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 11.406 N,6 22.837 W
Arnish on Wreck Map
Arnish Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ARNISH wreck located?
The ARNISH wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.406 N,6 22.837 W.
How deep is the ARNISH and where exactly is it located?
The ARNISH lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.406 N,6 22.837 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ARNISH?
The seabed around the ARNISH lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the ARNISH sink?
The ARNISH sank on Oct 1, 1923.
When was the wreck of the ARNISH discovered?
The wreck of the ARNISH was discovered in 1923.
What country did the ARNISH belong to?
The ARNISH belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the ARNISH?
The ARNISH had a tonnage of 271 tons.
What type of wreck is the ARNISH?
The ARNISH is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
WOODEN HULL, WRECKAGE AND BOILER REMAIN