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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2005

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.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, WRECKAGE AND BOILER REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 11.406 N,6 22.837 W
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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.

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