Arthurtown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arthurtown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.213 N,4 57.426 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.570217
  • Longitude: -4.957100
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTHURTOWN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 49.1 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 33.8
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 128
Tonnage 527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3193/44 4.12.44 H3193/44 4.12.44 WK IN 503410N, 045730W [OGB], 294.5DEGS, 1600FT FROM STEPPER PT TR DAYMARK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW MAST. - NM 2687/44. H3193/44 22.12.59 H3193/44 22.12.59 MAST NOT VISIBLE AT LOW WATER, 8.9.59. (HMS REDPOLE, HN 9/59). NCA . H3368/66 19.10.66 H3368/66 19.10.66 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (J J GLADSTONE). AMEND DW. BR STD. H1247/69 30.4.69 H1247/69 30.4.69 LOCATED USING BEARING & DISTANCE. STANDS UPRIGHT WITH HOLDS STILL INTACT, COMPLETELY PACKED & SOLID WITH CARGO OF SCRAP IRON. DIESEL ENGINE STILL UPRIGHT IN STERN. STANDS 15 TO 20FT ON SEABED. GEN DEPTH BEING 50-55FT AT LOW WATER. GENERAL LAY BOWS NE STERN SW. (R DAVIS, BODMIN, 22.4.69). NCA. H4463/81 12.11.82 H4463/81 12.11.82 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP, BUT NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 72). NCA. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5034.199N, 0457.564W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 12.12.10 IN 5034.213N, 0457.426W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.08 IN GEN DEPTH 15.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HT 4.07MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 11MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000127764 7.07.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED.(MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY SURVEY, HI1820. NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY NV SCHPS GEBR VAN DER WERF, DEEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PINCH & SIMPSON, LONDON. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR ARDROSSAN. GROUNDED ON ROCKS, BACKED OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO REACH PADSTOW BUT FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ESE

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FAQ

Where is the ARTHURTOWN wreck located?

The ARTHURTOWN wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.213 N,4 57.426 W.

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

The ARTHURTOWN lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.213 N,4 57.426 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTHURTOWN?

The seabed around the ARTHURTOWN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ARTHURTOWN sink?

The ARTHURTOWN sank on Aug 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ARTHURTOWN discovered?

The wreck of the ARTHURTOWN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ARTHURTOWN belong to?

The ARTHURTOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARTHURTOWN carrying?

The ARTHURTOWN was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARTHURTOWN?

The ARTHURTOWN had a tonnage of 527 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTHURTOWN?

The ARTHURTOWN is classified as a motor vessel.

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