Aarsten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aarsten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.024 N,2 48.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.283733
  • Longitude: 2.814667
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AARSTEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 44.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 82.3
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 9
Orientation 75
Tonnage 439
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1937
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3547/73 3.7.73 WK EXAM'D IN 531704N, 024858E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.2, FOUL AT 26.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.4 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 33.5MTRS. APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 44 TO 53MTRS LONG, LYING 045/225 DEG. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG). INS AS SW 13FMS 4FT (25.2MTRS). BR STD. H3048/71 17.10.74 TO BE MARKED 14.10.74 BY 2 G SPH LT BUOYS. (TH NM 83/74). - NM 1945P/74. H4454/74 3.1.75 TO BE DISPERSED TO 28MTRS BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (TH, 27.11.74). H3048/71 12.3.75 BUOYS & MOORINGS REMOVED. WK REDUCED TO 29MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 24.2.75). AMEND TO SW 16FMS (29MTRS). DELETE BUOYS. - NM 641/75. 27.10.76 WK, WHICH WAS DISPERSED EARLY IN 1975, WAS CONFIRMED TO BE THE AARSTEN. (F HINDS (RISDON BEAZLEY), TELECON 27.10.76). H3837/86 9.4.88 EXAM'D 3.8.87 IN 531659.7N, 024859.7E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.2 IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 37MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 095/275 DEGS WITH BOWS E. LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE PROUD OF SURROUNDING FLAT SANDY SEABED. SWEEPING IMPOSSIBLE. (NP 1008, HI 356). ANEND TO WK 32MTRS. - NM 1955/88. H3850/86 22.11.88 EXAM'D 18.9.88 USING HYDROSEARCH. LIES 075/255 DEG, COMPLETELY WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR AND DOES NOT RISE ABOVE SEABED LEVEL. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. NO MAST OR OTHER PROJECTION OBSERVED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 369). NCA. 11.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5317.024N, 0248.880.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR LONDON. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK DURING A GALE.

General Comments

LIES WITHIN OWN SCOUR, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.024 N,2 48.88 E
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FAQ

Where is the AARSTEN wreck located?

The AARSTEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.024 N,2 48.88 E.

How deep is the AARSTEN and where exactly is it located?

The AARSTEN lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.024 N,2 48.88 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AARSTEN?

The seabed around the AARSTEN lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AARSTEN sink?

The AARSTEN sank on Oct 24, 1937.

When was the wreck of the AARSTEN discovered?

The wreck of the AARSTEN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the AARSTEN belong to?

The AARSTEN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the AARSTEN?

The AARSTEN had a tonnage of 439 tons.

What type of wreck is the AARSTEN?

The AARSTEN is classified as a steam ship.

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