Arnside (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arnside (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.802 N,5 45.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.063367
  • Longitude: -5.754167
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 533
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 23.9.98 LOCATED IN 500342.5N, 054503W [?OGB] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS. LIES E/W. INTACT, UPRIGHT. CENTRE PART WELL BURIED IN SAND TO TOP OF BULWARK, BOW AND STERN CLEAR. REMAINS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE LIE ASTERN. SEABED OF LIGHT SAND. ANCHOR ON BOW, SCREW ON PROP SHAFT. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. (R. BAKER, 21.9.98). POSN AMENDED TO 500346N, 054511.5W [OGB] FOR PLOTTING TO AGREE WITH CHARTED DEPTHS. INS AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009000029168 19.6.09 NM ACTION TO INS WK 33MTRS IN 5003.802N, 0545.250W [EUT]. - NM BLOCK 3483/09.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY J CROWN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BIRKENHEAD TO BOSTON (LINCS). CARGO MANURE. SINGLE BOILER, SINGLE SCREW, TRIPLE EXPANSION OF 110 NHP. CREW OF 11 LOST. CAUSE OF LOSS UNKNOWN, BUT BOAT WITH THREE CREW SEEN TO BE SWAMPED. ALL LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, CENTRE WELL BURIED, BOW & STERN CLEAR

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FAQ

Where is the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.802 N,5 45.25 W.

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

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.802 N,5 45.25 W.

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

The seabed around the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1914.

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

The wreck of the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY)?

The ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 533 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNSIDE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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