South Arklow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
South arklow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.41 N,5 57.351 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.673500
  • Longitude: -5.955850
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTH ARKLOW
Type light ship
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 169
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0100.0,,002.4,025
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2012

Surveying Details

H1866/17 31.3.17 POSN 524045N, 055645W. (AN 369/17). INS ON CHARTS. POSN 10MIN SE BY S 0.5S FROM ARKLOW. (BMVS). 24.11.72 AMEND TO USC 15FMS. NE 1410. 9.11.77 AMEND TO USC 27MTRS. NC 1787. H1950/76 10.11.80 EXAM'D 27.6.79 IN 524023N, 055717W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 50 MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. APPROX LENGTH 31MTRS, LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. H1935/80 7.10.82 EXAM'D 19.10.81 IN 524024N, 055717W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 25MTRS. LYING ALMOST E/W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. 29.6.12 EXAM'D 23.5.12 IN 5240.4102N, 0557.351W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.8 IN GEN DEPTH 51.2MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 100-150MTRS TOWARDS 025DEGS. LENGTH 29MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 169/349 DEGS. (INFOMAR CV 12_01, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 28.6.12). INTACT, UPRIGHT. MINOR SCOUR AT EACH END WITH MAIN SCOUR AS NOTED. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BOARDED BY CREW OF GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR AT ENDS & NNE/SSW

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTH ARKLOW wreck located?

The SOUTH ARKLOW wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.41 N,5 57.351 W.

How deep is the SOUTH ARKLOW and where exactly is it located?

The SOUTH ARKLOW lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 52 40.41 N,5 57.351 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTH ARKLOW?

The seabed around the SOUTH ARKLOW lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the SOUTH ARKLOW sink?

The SOUTH ARKLOW sank on Mar 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SOUTH ARKLOW discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTH ARKLOW was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SOUTH ARKLOW belong to?

The SOUTH ARKLOW belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SOUTH ARKLOW?

The SOUTH ARKLOW is classified as a light ship.

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