Arnold (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arnold (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.72 N,6 37.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.562000
  • Longitude: -6.633000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNOLD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 70 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1925
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Surveying Details

17.7.70 RAN AGROUND ON SOAY ISLAND. (LL). POSN 575000N, 083830W FOR FILING ONLY. 6.12.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS POSN IN ERROR, WRECK STRANDED OFF SOA COLL, NOT SOAY. (SIBI). WRECK IN 5633.7N, 0637.98W [WGD] BELIEVED TO THE ARNOLD AS THIS WAS ONLY LARGE SS LOST IN AREA. WK LIES BOWS N, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REEF IN DEPTHS 8-12MTRS. HAS BEEN HEAVILY SALVAGED BUT BOILERS, ENGINE, PROPELLER SHAFT WITH BROKEN CAST PROPELLER AND STERN STEERING GEAR REMAIN. HOLDS & SOME OF DECK STRUCTURES STILL APPARENT. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, 1994). STS. NCA. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TYRI, EX-CAPRI, BUILT IN 1881 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADOLF ANGF. AKRIEB. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 131 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR WARKWORTH. RAN AGROUND ON SOA ISLAND, COLL. NO LIVES LOST. BROKE IN TWO & BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (SIBI, AGYLL SHIPWRECKS, OFF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.72 N,6 37.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARNOLD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 18, 1925.

When was the wreck of the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1925.

What country did the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ARNOLD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARNOLD (PROBABLY)?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1179 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNOLD (PROBABLY)?

The ARNOLD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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