Hms Ariel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms ariel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.957 N,14 31.526 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.899283
  • Longitude: 14.525433
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1907
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4184/46 31.10.46 WK BETWEEN [A] 091DEG, 0.9C & [B] 093DEG, 1.2C FROM RICASOLI PT, MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE N. (C IN C MED). CHART AS DWP IN 355354N, 143128E WITH BUOY. - NM 2804/46. 31.7.53 SHOWN AS THREE SEPARATE AREAS OF WKGE, WITH DEPTHS 4FMS 1FT, 4FMS 4FT AND 6FMS ON HMS DALRYMPLE SURVEY E 8894. LC 974. H3827/55 14.10.60 BUOY REMOVED. (QHM MALTA, DTD 25.8.60). BR STD. OLD DESTROYER STEM SECTION, POSSIBLY CLEARED. (NAVAL NEWS SUMMARY, 1968). H2752/58 8.9.69 SALVAGE OPS BY RFA'S 'LAYBURN' & 'SEA SALVOR' IN HAND. (EXPL. ORDNANCE DISPOSAL OFFICE, HMS ST ANGELO). NCA. 5.11.73 EUR POSN: 355402N, 143134E. NC 974. H2326/84 12.8.86 TWO SECTIONS WRECKAGE 10 X 12 X 2MTRS, IN 355402.7N, 143135.6E. LEAST DEPTH 9.5MTRS. (WK INVESTIGATIONS NOV 1984, K9803). NCA YET. HH090/878/01 13.1.00 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS HERALD, ROS FOR HI 878). NCA. 15.1.01 WRECKAGE, CHARTED AS TWO SEPARATE AREAS; LEAST DEPTH 7.6MTRS IN 3553.960N, 1431.519E [WGD] WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED 30MTRS SE; LEAST DEPTH 11MTRS IN 3553.969N, 1431.536E [WGD] ON BA 177 [JUN'00 EDN].
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2023
Limits

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WRECKED ON RICASOLI BREAKWATER WHILE TESTING HARBOUR DEFENCES. (COLLEDGE) COULD ALSO BE PART OF HMS MAORI.

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53.957 N,14 31.526 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.957 N,14 31.526 E.

How deep is the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 35 53.957 N,14 31.526 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 19, 1907.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ARIEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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