Arthur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arthur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.115 N,4 51.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.001917
  • Longitude: -4.861033
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTHUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 15
Tonnage 35
Tonnage Type net
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2002

Surveying Details

H1310/83/14 21.3.83 SANK NEAR COVE, LOCH LONG. (P.MOIR). NCA. HH090/709/01 18.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY E/S. DCS3 NOT AVAILABLE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 709). NCA. HH090/762/01 24.4.98 EXAM'D 19.11.97 IN 560006.9N, 045139.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. BOTTOM DEEPENS FROM 24 TO 34MTRS ALONG WK. WK HAS DISTINCTIVE BARGE APPEARANCE WITH A MAST AT THE S END. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 762). INS AS WK 26.5MTRS]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 OF IRON. HOME PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J HAY OF GLASGOW. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR COVE. FOUNDERED IN SW 9.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 0.115 N,4 51.662 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARTHUR wreck located?

The ARTHUR wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.115 N,4 51.662 W.

How deep is the ARTHUR and where exactly is it located?

The ARTHUR lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 0.115 N,4 51.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTHUR?

The seabed around the ARTHUR lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ARTHUR sink?

The ARTHUR sank on May 13, 1903.

When was the wreck of the ARTHUR discovered?

The wreck of the ARTHUR was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ARTHUR belong to?

The ARTHUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARTHUR carrying?

The ARTHUR was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ARTHUR?

The ARTHUR had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTHUR?

The ARTHUR is classified as a steam ship.

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