Broad Arrow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Broad arrow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.206000
  • Longitude: -55.605000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BROAD ARROW
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 142.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7718
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 072300N, 554800W. (WW2SL, LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 073500N, 554500W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 20.6.69 20.6.69 BROAD ARROW, NDW PA IN 071200N, 553700W IN 55FMS. (US WRECK LIST, 1945). 23.6.69 23.6.69 SHOWN AS NDW 'WKS' IN 071900N, 553800W ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. H2372/62 27.10.69 H2372/62 27.10.69 INS AS NDW (STS FOR PA) IN 071200N, 553700W (COLLINGSWORTH & MINOTAUR). BR STD. 31.3.10 SEP 2010000027178 31.3.10 NOW WK USC 20MTRS IN 0712.36N, 5536.30W [WGD] ON FRENCH ENC FR250010 [EDN 1.8 CORRECT TO 2.2.10, 1:1,485,366]. - NM 1860/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY NEW YORK SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCONY-VACUUM OIL CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 3200 IHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR RIO DE JANIERO. TORPEDOED BY U 124. IN CONVOY WITH FREIGHTERS COLLINSWORTH & MINOTAUR, WHICH WERE ALSO SUNK BY U 124. 16 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BROAD ARROW wreck located?

The BROAD ARROW wreck is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the BROAD ARROW and where exactly is it located?

The BROAD ARROW lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BROAD ARROW?

The seabed around the BROAD ARROW lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the BROAD ARROW sink?

The BROAD ARROW sank on Jan 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BROAD ARROW discovered?

The wreck of the BROAD ARROW was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BROAD ARROW belong to?

The BROAD ARROW belonged to US.

What cargo was the BROAD ARROW carrying?

The BROAD ARROW was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BROAD ARROW?

The BROAD ARROW had a tonnage of 7718 tons.

What type of wreck is the BROAD ARROW?

The BROAD ARROW is classified as a tanker.

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