River Arc (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
River arc (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 58.279 N,71 59.705 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.971317
  • Longitude: -71.995083
Wreck Depth -5.035 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER ARC (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 59.37
Sonar Width 12.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 211
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H4369/74 19.12.85 STILL AGROUND. DRIVEN FURTHER AGROUND DURING RECENT HURRICANE. UNLIKELY TO BE REFLOATED. (LL, 2.12.85). NCA YET. HH685/410/01 1.6.92 OBSERVED FROM THE AIR IN 215900N, 720309W APPROX. (HMS POLAR CIRCLE, HN 27.4.92). NCA YET, PLOTS OFF EDGE OF CHARTED REEF ON BA 1266. HH685/410/02 10.4.97 ST OBSERVED IN 215824N, 715944.5W. LIES ON APPROX HEADING 210DEGS. APPEARS TO BE SMALL FREIGHTER OF ABOUT 150FT IN LENGTH. QUITE RUSTY WITH HER ENTIRE LENGTH OF MAIN DECK AND HOUSE ABOVE WATER AS WELL AS PERHAPS 10FT OF FREEBOARD. (SS LAKE CHARLES, HN DTD 8.3.97). - NM 1592/97. HH685/410/02 10.7.00 STATED TO BE VERY CONSPICUOUS INTACT FREIGHTER. (B GASCOIGNE, WAVEY LINE PUBLISHING, LTR DTD 22.1.98). CHART AS ST CONSPIC. NC 3907. 2019/000256473 29.09.18 WK LOCATED 20/9/2018: IN 2158.279N, 7159.705W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH DRIES 5.035MTRS, GEN DEPTH 2MTRS, LENGTH 59.37MTRS, WIDTH 12.6MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 211 DEGS. BROKEN UP WRECK. (HI 1598, FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2018 - H525-53842). INS ST 5.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ST LUCIA FOR UNITED STATES. WAS ABANDONED AND DRIFTED AGROUND OFF NORTH CAICOS. (LL).

General Comments

Broken up wreck

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 58.279 N,71 59.705 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 21 58.279 N,71 59.705 W.

How deep is the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -5.035 meters and is located at coordinates 21 58.279 N,71 59.705 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY)?

The RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER ARC (PROBABLY)?

The RIVER ARC (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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