Arroyo (Cit) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arroyo (cit) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.047533
  • Longitude: 5.870500
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ARROYO (CIT)
Type tanker
Flag FR
Length 54.9 m
Tonnage 682
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2018

Surveying Details

H6573/53 30.10.53 WK 11MTRS LIES 113DEG, 7C FROM SEMAPHORE AT GARDE VEILLE PT. (PARIS NM 53/38/22C). GIVES POSN 430252N, 055216E. BR STD. H1764/55 10.5.55 WK 11MTRS LIES 089DEG, 5.2C FROM C SICIE LT. (PARIS NM 09/02/55). GIVES POSN 430250N, 055210E. - NM 999/55. 7.1.86 WK 11MTRS IN 430254.7N, 055217.4E [EUR]. NC 2165. 15.11.93 WK IS NOW 26.7MTRS. (EPSHOM FAX DTD 15.11.93). BUT SHOWN AS WKS 23.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7091 [1992 EDN] & FRENCH 5325 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4302.852N, 0552.230E. SEP 2015/ 000220748 19.10.15 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7407. [ED2 COR 18.08.15]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS SUNK INTENTIONALLY BY GERS (GROUPE D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES SOUS-MARINE) TO TRAIN DIVERS.

General Comments

See Also: 36028

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FAQ

Where is the ARROYO (CIT) wreck located?

The ARROYO (CIT) wreck is located at coordinates 43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E.

How deep is the ARROYO (CIT) and where exactly is it located?

The ARROYO (CIT) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARROYO (CIT)?

The seabed around the ARROYO (CIT) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the ARROYO (CIT) sink?

The ARROYO (CIT) sank on Aug 18, 1953.

When was the wreck of the ARROYO (CIT) discovered?

The wreck of the ARROYO (CIT) was discovered in 1953.

What country did the ARROYO (CIT) belong to?

The ARROYO (CIT) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ARROYO (CIT)?

The ARROYO (CIT) had a tonnage of 682 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARROYO (CIT)?

The ARROYO (CIT) is classified as a tanker.

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