Arandora Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Arandora star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 15.532 N,4 4.395 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
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).
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- Other Wreck 73135 2749.7 M
- Hazel Claire (Possibly) Wreck 2882.6 M
- Barge Wreck 73034 3317.8 M
- Carol Anne Wreck 4802.1 M
- Snowdrop Wreck 4829.5 M
- Vyc 18 Wreck 5237.9 M
- Bayawahha Wreck 5237.9 M
- Other Wreck 73041 5337.5 M
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General Comments
MOSTLY BURIED