Arno (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arno (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.372 N,0 47.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.706200
  • Longitude: -0.795017
Wreck Depth 1.82 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 14.6
Sonar Width 7.6
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 91
Tonnage 1089
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1899
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2016

Surveying Details

H4822/75 23.3.77 NOTHING FOUND BY TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH DURING 1975 AROUND POSN 504200N, 004500W. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). H1310/88/36 13.7.88 LOCATED 2.6.86 IN 504205N, 004757W [OGB] USING DECCA. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. WK OF WOODEN SS. ENGINE, SHAFT AND PROPELLER ARE ALL THAT REMAIN, AND LIE NW/SE. HEAVILY WEEDED. BOILER STANDS 6FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 8FT. (NIX OFFSHORE LTD, 29.6.88). CHART AS WK PA 0.6MTRS. BR STD. 11.11.98 PA REMOVED AS FIX QUALITY WAS DECCA. BR STD. HH091/003/01 20.1.03 EXAM'D 30.11.02 IN 5042.349N, 0047.710W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 2.2, FOUL 2.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.0 IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LOCATED INSIDE A SMALL REEF, THE PREVIOUS LISTED POSN WAS JUST TO SEAWARD OF THE REEF. (NP 1016, HI 1003). BR STD. SEP 2016/000235959 17.10.16 EXAM'D 30.5.16; IN 5042.372N, 0047.701W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 14.6MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 091 DEG. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1524). AMEND DW 1.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1871 BY J LAIG, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SHIELDS FOR PORTHMOUTH. CARGO COAL. STRANDED NEAR SELSEY BILL.

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FAQ

Where is the ARNO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.372 N,0 47.701 W.

How deep is the ARNO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 1.82 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.372 N,0 47.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARNO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARNO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ARNO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 11, 1899.

When was the wreck of the ARNO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARNO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1899.

What country did the ARNO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARNO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARNO (POSSIBLY)?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1089 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNO (POSSIBLY)?

The ARNO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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