Silver Arrow Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver arrow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 17.14 N,62 43.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.285667
  • Longitude: -62.717667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER ARROW
Type launch
Length 34.1 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2000

Surveying Details

HH5508/59 25.11.59 HH5508/59 25.11.59 DW LIES 144DEGS, 6.0C FROM LT ON TREASURY PIER, OR IN 171730N, 624230W. (HMS VIDAL). - NM 2798/59. HH5047/60 7.3.61 HH5047/60 7.3.61 WK 1FM 3FT SHOWN IN 171730N, 624230W ON SURVEY [K2742/1]. NE 487. HH1854/61 18.8.61 HH1854/61 18.8.61 & HH5508/59 [61?] 11.9.61 POSN EXAMINED BY DIVERS. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS LONDONDERRY). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 1906/61. HH3556/74 11.5.76 HH3556/74 11.5.76 THOROUGH INVESTIGATION CARRIED OUT BY CLOSE SOUNDING. NO TRACE FOUND, SO IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THE WOODEN LAUNCH HAS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 9/75,76). NCA. 7.10.83 7.10.83 NAS POSN: 171706N, 624306W. NC 487. 8.3.00 8.3.00 RECORD REVIEWED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER ARROW wreck located?

The SILVER ARROW wreck is located at coordinates 17 17.14 N,62 43.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER ARROW?

The seabed around the SILVER ARROW lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SILVER ARROW sink?

The SILVER ARROW sank on Sep 8, 1959.

When was the wreck of the SILVER ARROW discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER ARROW was discovered in 1959.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER ARROW?

The SILVER ARROW had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER ARROW?

The SILVER ARROW is classified as a launch.

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