Hms Arfon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms arfon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.845 N,2 10.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.497417
  • Longitude: -2.174150
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARFON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 21.6
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 175
Tonnage 227
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/22 22.3.05 DIVED IN MAY 1998 IN 5029.843N, 0210.445W [WGD]. WK IS UPRIGHT AND BROKEN. LARGE ENGINE AND TWO BOILERS STAND 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. PROP IS STILL IN PLACE. (N R CHIPCHASE, WK REPORT AND EMAILS). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. 28.6.06 UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED TO SEABED. TWO BOILERS ATHWARTSHIPS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE UPRIGHT. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JUNE 2006). NCA. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2009/000108988 23.7.09 LOCATED 27.2.09 IN 5029.845N, 0210.449W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.81 IN GEN DEPTH 33.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HT 5.00MTRS. LIES 175/355 DGS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 IN GOOLE FOR THE PATTER STEAM TRAWLING CO, MILFORD, S WALES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AN ARMED MINESWEEPER IN 1914. MINED. 10 MEN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARFON wreck located?

The HMS ARFON wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.845 N,2 10.449 W.

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

The HMS ARFON lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.845 N,2 10.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARFON?

The seabed around the HMS ARFON lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARFON sink?

The HMS ARFON sank on Apr 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARFON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARFON was discovered in 1998.

What country did the HMS ARFON belong to?

The HMS ARFON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARFON?

The HMS ARFON had a tonnage of 227 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARFON?

The HMS ARFON is classified as a trawler.

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