Arrow (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arrow (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 28.167 N,61 6.467 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.469450
  • Longitude: -61.107783
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARROW (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 167.9 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 11379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 17.2.88 17.2.88 WK 1FM 1FT SHOWN IN 452810N, 610628W ON CANADIAN CHARTS. NE 2342.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 1992

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUNSTONE MARINE PANAMA SA. PASSAGE AMUAY BAY FOR PORT HAWKESBURY, CAPE B RETON ISLAND. RAN AGROUND IN STORM ON CERBERUS RK AND SPLIT IN TWO FOUR DAYS LATER. STERN SECTION DISLODGED & SANK IN 70FT OF WATER. MASSIVE POLLUTION PROBLEM IN CHEDABUCTO BAY. MASTER BLAMED FOR LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER NAVIGATION. (MSD). SEE BOW SECTION [54410].

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FAQ

Where is the ARROW (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 45 28.167 N,61 6.467 W.

How deep is the ARROW (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 45 28.167 N,61 6.467 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARROW (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the ARROW (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ARROW (STERN SECTION) sink?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 4, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ARROW (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ARROW (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ARROW (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ARROW (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ARROW (STERN SECTION)?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 11379 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARROW (STERN SECTION)?

The ARROW (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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