Hms Arbutus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms arbutus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.485 N,5 19.859 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.641417
  • Longitude: -5.330983
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARBUTUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 104.6
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1290
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H351/20 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PD IN 513700N, 051945W. H3451/24 16.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PD. NE 1488. H4819/71 22.11.71 LOCATED IN 513836N, 051948W USING HSA. A SMALL, STRONG CONTACT LOCATED ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS FROM SW & TRACKED FROM 1500YDS BUT NO ON-TOP POSN OBTAINED. SEVERAL STEEP PINNACLES, BUT THEY DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR EXCELLENT SONAR RESPONSE OR ECHOES, WHICH WERE CAUSED BY EITHER A COMPACT SHOAL OF FISH WHICH REMAINED FOR TWO DAYS, OR A WK. POSSIBLY HMS ARBUTUS CHARTED 1.5M S. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/71). - NM 1959/71. H4819/71 8.11.72 EXAM'D IN 513821N, 051942W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 55-57MTRS. NO SCOUR. NOT EASY TO LOCATE OR IDENTIFY. LIES IN AN AREA OF UNEVEN (?ROCKY) SEABED AND PRODUCED NO CLEAR TRANSIT SONAR TRACE. AREA 2M RADIUS ROUND 513700N, 051945W SEARCHED IN 2 DIRECTIONS 1000YDS APART & NOTHING ELSE FOUND. IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE HMS ARBUTUS. (HMS WOODLARK). - NM 2169/72. H3804/72 3.10.77 EXAM'D 25.10.76 IN 513825.93N, 051946.95W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.6 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR BUT ROCKY LEDGES IN AREA. WK SCATTERED IN BUTTERFLY-SHAPED PATTERN ORIENTATED N/S. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.76). H4919/77 23.1.78 CONFIRMED AS BEING VERY SCATTERED. (E GILES). 5.12.11 LOCATED 4.6.10 IN 5138.485N, 0519.859W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.00 IN GEN DEPTH 56.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 104.6MTRS, WIDTH 31.0MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. AN 'ARETHUSA' CLASS ARMED SLOOP. TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 2500 IHP FOR 17 KNOTS, TWIN SHAFT. ON CONVOY ESCORT WORK. TWO X 4 INCH, TWO X 12 POUND GUNS. TORPEDOED IN VERY ROUGH WEATHER BY UB-65. 9 MEN LOST.

General Comments

WELL SCATTERED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARBUTUS wreck located?

The HMS ARBUTUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.485 N,5 19.859 W.

How deep is the HMS ARBUTUS and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARBUTUS lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.485 N,5 19.859 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARBUTUS?

The seabed around the HMS ARBUTUS lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARBUTUS sink?

The HMS ARBUTUS sank on Dec 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARBUTUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARBUTUS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS ARBUTUS belong to?

The HMS ARBUTUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARBUTUS?

The HMS ARBUTUS had a tonnage of 1290 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARBUTUS?

The HMS ARBUTUS is classified as a steam ship.

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