Arno Mendi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arno mendi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.312 N,4 49.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.521867
  • Longitude: -4.817350
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNO MENDI
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 95.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 87.9
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H4827/75 24.1.77 H4827/75 24.1.77 NEW WRECK LOCATED 1.11.76 IN 533122N, 0044901W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. DCS 3 HT 10MTRS. LENGTH 114MTRS. LYING NE/SW. WELL DEFINED HULL APPEARS UNBROKEN. SUPERSTRUCTURE AT NE END. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). BR STD. HH100/351/15 20.12.99 HH100/351/15 20.12.99 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ARNO MENDI BY ARTEFACTS RECOVERED WHICH BEAR THE CREST 'SA' OF THE SHIPPING LINE SOTA Y AZNOR. THE HULL IS UPRIGHT IN ABOUT 67MTRS. DEPTH TO BRIDGE IS 59MTRS AT LW. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 8.12.99). NCA. 2.5.00 2.5.00 CONFIRMED AS ARNO MENDI. BELL RECOVERED BEARING FORMER NAME OF VESSEL. (ZAID AL-OBAIDI, TELECON 2.5.00). NCA. 11.3.13 11.3.13 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5331.312N, 0449.041W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.71 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 87.9MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 9.29MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. BOWS BREAKING UP WITH DEBRIS AROUND THIS AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1410). BOWS NE. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY C S SWAN & HUNTER, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOTA Y AZNAR, BILBAO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244 NHP FOR 11 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE AGUA AMARGA FOR AYR. TORPEDOED BY UC-75.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE & COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.312 N,4 49.041 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARNO MENDI wreck located?

The ARNO MENDI wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.312 N,4 49.041 W.

How deep is the ARNO MENDI and where exactly is it located?

The ARNO MENDI lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.312 N,4 49.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARNO MENDI?

The seabed around the ARNO MENDI lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the ARNO MENDI sink?

The ARNO MENDI sank on Mar 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARNO MENDI discovered?

The wreck of the ARNO MENDI was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ARNO MENDI belong to?

The ARNO MENDI belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ARNO MENDI carrying?

The ARNO MENDI was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARNO MENDI?

The ARNO MENDI had a tonnage of 2828 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNO MENDI?

The ARNO MENDI is classified as a steam ship.

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