Arcola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arcola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.675 N,3 38.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.277917
  • Longitude: 3.638383
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Arcola
Type tug
Flag IT
Length 62.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 61
Orientation 345
Tonnage 1390
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1990
Scour Dimensions 0,,,345
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH160/351/01 2.7.90 SUNK IN 531629N, 033817E. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S. (NETHERLANDS CG TELEX 27.6.90). WK NEEDS TO BE QUICKLY REMOVED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO U/WATER PIPES. (LL, 29.6.90). NCA YET. HH160/351/01 8.8.90 DW IN 531648N, 033828E. W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S, 'ARCOLA', LAID CLOSE NW. (NETHERLANDS NM 396/90). - NM 2333/90. HH160/351/01 4.9.90 OWNERS HAVE ABANDONED WK. SALVAGE FEASIBLE BUT NOT ECONOMIC. (LL, 4.8.90). SMIT TAK CONTRACTED TO REMOVE OIL FROM WK. (LL, 13.8.90). HH160/351/02 28.11.90 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.11.90). LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.6MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 542/90). - NM 3504/90. HH160/351/03 2.12.91 NOW WK SW 17.2MTRS IN 531648N, 033827.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 600/91). BR STD. HH160/351/03 7.1.92 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 48/92). - NM 241/92. 3.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.1MTRS IN 5316.755N, 0338.385E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY CANT NAVALE 'FERRARI', LA SPETZIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETA SUPPLY VESSELS MERIDIONALI SPA. HIT FENDER OF PRODUCTION PLATFORM IN BLOCK K14, WHICH SHE WAS SUPPLYING WITH DRINKING WATER AND DECK CARGO AND WAS HOLED. WAS SUNK BY THE BOW, WITH STERN SHOWING FOR 2.5 HOURS, BEFORE FINALLY SINKING SOME 500MTRS FROM THE PLATFORM. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Arcola wreck located?

The Arcola wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.675 N,3 38.303 E.

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

The Arcola lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.675 N,3 38.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Arcola?

The seabed around the Arcola lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the Arcola sink?

The Arcola sank on Jun 26, 1990.

When was the wreck of the Arcola discovered?

The wreck of the Arcola was discovered in 1990.

What country did the Arcola belong to?

The Arcola belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the Arcola?

The Arcola had a tonnage of 1390 tons.

What type of wreck is the Arcola?

The Arcola is classified as a tug.

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