Arcadian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arcadian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 51.93 N,24 50.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.865500
  • Longitude: 24.849500
Water Depth 146 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ARCADIAN
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1.1.77 REPORTED SUNK 26M NE OF MILO. (DODS). POSN 365200N, 245100E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY VICKERS, SONS & MAXIM. A BRITISH GOVERNMENT WAR RISK VESSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. PASSAGE SALONIKA FOR ALEXANDRIA. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE 26M NE OF MILO. 19 ARMY OFFICERS, 214 OTHER RANKS, TEN NAVAL RATINGS & 34 CREW DROWNED, 1058 RESCUED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCADIAN wreck located?

The ARCADIAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 51.93 N,24 50.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCADIAN?

The seabed around the ARCADIAN lies at approximately 146 meters deep.

When did the ARCADIAN sink?

The ARCADIAN sank on Apr 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARCADIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ARCADIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARCADIAN belong to?

The ARCADIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARCADIAN carrying?

The ARCADIAN was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ARCADIAN?

The ARCADIAN had a tonnage of 8939 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCADIAN?

The ARCADIAN is classified as a military vessel.

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