Hms Ariadne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms ariadne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.884 N,0 23.352 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.714733
  • Longitude: 0.389200
Wreck Depth 14.07 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARIADNE
Type minelayer
Flag GB
Length 140.8 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 11000
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,17,7,1
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Surveying Details

H4584/17 27.7.17 WK IN 504245N, 002321E MARKED BY WK MARKING DRIFTER MOORED 2 CABLES S OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4841/17 8.8.17 TRACING SHOWING POSN OF WRECK. (HMS DAISY, 8.8.17). H6032/23 1.9.23 ALTERED CONL BUOY S OF WK TO CAN AND TO GPFL(2)G 10S. (TH 60/23). - NM. H6033/24 5.3.24 OBSTNS IN VICINITY ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. ALMOST CERTAINLY RESULT OF DISPERSAL. POSN 504100N, 002000E ABOUT 2M E OF WRECK. NCA.H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED WK SYMBOL TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6883/24 DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES BETWEEN 1923 AND 1925 BY THE OCEAN SALVAGE AND TOWING CO., UNDER CONTRACT TO TRINITY HOUSE. (TH, 1923-25). H5959/25 14.9.25 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 45FT. (TH, 14.9.25). CHART AS WK 7.5FMS IN LIEU DW AND BUOY. BR STD. H2537/28 17.8.28 NOW CHARTED IN 504251N, 002330E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.8.72 WK, REPD TO BE LARGE PIECES OF PLATE, ETC., SPREAD OVER SEABED. (METREC ENGINEERING LTD, 5.8.72). 5.2.70 ONLY A JAGGED SHELL OF A WK. PROP AND SHAFT HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (METREC ENGINEERING LTD, VIA DGC BATH). 18.5.70 WK PURCHASED BY METAL RECOVERIES (ORKNEY) LTD. (DGDC). 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS 13.7MTRS. NC 536. H1270/74 7.6.74 SALVAGE OPS G. SPH LT BUOYS LAID APPROX 2C NE & SW. (CROSSBOW SALVAGE 6/7/74). - NM 1191(T)/74. NAVEAM 167/74 ISSUED. H1270/74 10.1.75 LIGHT BUOYS REMOVED [SALVAGE OPS PRESUMED COMPLETED]. (TH E COWES). - NM CANCELLED. H4959/73 3.4.75 LOCATED BY DCS3. NO E/S DATA. WRECK BEING SALVAGED BY MV 'IRA', REGISTERED IN LOWESTOFT, FOR METAL RECOVERIES (ORKNEY) LTD. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 3.8.76 EXAM'D 3.5.76 IN 504252N, 002329E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SONAR INDICATES WELL DISPERSED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. ACCEPT THV CLEARANCE SWEEP. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). THE 1925 THV CLEARANCE SWEEP WAS NOT TO CHART DATUM [LAT] - REDUCE DEPTH BY 0.6MTRS [2FT] TO ADJUST FOR LAT. AMEND TO WK 13.1MTRS [7FMS 1FT] IN REVISED POSN. NE 2612. H1310/81/30 16.11.81 DIVED ON. WRECK DISPERSED OVER WIDE AREA WITH MAX HT OF 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (T W BENNETTO, 10.11.81). NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.884N, 0023.352E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.07MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

A BRITISH NAVY PROTECTED CRUISER USED FOR MINELAYING. BUILT IN 1898 BY J BROWN & CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS). LATER DISPERSED BY EXPLODING THE MINES THAT REMAINED ONBOARD. (TH).

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARIADNE wreck located?

The HMS ARIADNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.884 N,0 23.352 E.

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

The HMS ARIADNE lies at a depth of about 14.07 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.884 N,0 23.352 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARIADNE?

The seabed around the HMS ARIADNE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARIADNE sink?

The HMS ARIADNE sank on Jul 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARIADNE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARIADNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS ARIADNE belong to?

The HMS ARIADNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS ARIADNE carrying?

The HMS ARIADNE was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARIADNE?

The HMS ARIADNE had a tonnage of 11000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARIADNE?

The HMS ARIADNE is classified as a minelayer.

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