Arvor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arvor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 54.94 N,4 59.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.915667
  • Longitude: -4.984833
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARVOR
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

22.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485500N, 045902W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 26.8.77 SS 'ARVOR' IN 485500N, 045900W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6608 [1977 EDN]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485500N, 045900W ON FRENCH 6608 [1978 EDN]. NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 86MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584010. BR STD. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4854.940N, 0459.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LORIENT. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARVOR wreck located?

The ARVOR wreck is located at coordinates 48 54.94 N,4 59.09 W.

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

The ARVOR lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 48 54.94 N,4 59.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARVOR?

The seabed around the ARVOR lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the ARVOR sink?

The ARVOR sank on Jul 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARVOR discovered?

The wreck of the ARVOR was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ARVOR belong to?

The ARVOR belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ARVOR carrying?

The ARVOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARVOR?

The ARVOR had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARVOR?

The ARVOR is classified as a steam ship.

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