Arandora Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arandora star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.532 N,4 4.395 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.258867
  • Longitude: -4.073250
Wreck Depth 43.66 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARANDORA STAR
Type fishing vessel
Length 8.5 m
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1.59
Orientation 125
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 2012
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2022

Surveying Details

SEP 2012/000050653 14.3.12 SINKING IN 5015.49N, 0404.45W [WGD]. (BRIXHAM CG, EMAIL DTD 10.3.12). ASSUMED SUNK. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE. INS AS WK USCPA 30MTRS. INS AS DWPA. (RT DECISION). - NM 1615/12. 19.3.12 LENGTH 8.5MTRS. (FISHING NEWS DTD 16.3.12). NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5015.532N, 0404.395W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 1.59MTRS. ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. MOSTLY BURIED, LISTING, WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-79082). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1976 BY DIXON'S OF EXMOUTH. TOOK ON WATER AND SANK QUICKLY. CREW OF 1 RECOVERED. (FISHING NEWS).

General Comments

MOSTLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the ARANDORA STAR wreck located?

The ARANDORA STAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.532 N,4 4.395 W.

How deep is the ARANDORA STAR and where exactly is it located?

The ARANDORA STAR lies at a depth of about 43.66 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.532 N,4 4.395 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARANDORA STAR?

The seabed around the ARANDORA STAR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ARANDORA STAR sink?

The ARANDORA STAR sank on Mar 10, 2012.

When was the wreck of the ARANDORA STAR discovered?

The wreck of the ARANDORA STAR was discovered in 2012.

What type of wreck is the ARANDORA STAR?

The ARANDORA STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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