Arcona Champion Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Arcona champion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.534 N,0 3.727 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.608900
  • Longitude: -0.062117
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCONA CHAMPION
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5970/69 31.10.77 H5970/69 31.10.77 LYING 011DEG, 2920MTRS FROM GRIMSBY HYDRAULIC TWR IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS APPROX, WITH 5MTR CLEARANCE OVER IT. (TELECON BTDB HUMBER/LANG 18.10.77). NCA YET, SALVAGE IN HAND. H5970/69 11.11.77 H5970/69 11.11.77 SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE 29.10.77. (BTDB HUMBER NM 70/77). 17.2.78 17.2.78 WK IN 533631N, 000337.5W. LEAST CLEARANCE BELIEVED TO BE 8.2 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, SETTLING RAPIDLY & HOPES OF CLEARANCE WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT. (BTDB HUMBER/WATSON TELECON). CHART AS USC 8MTRS, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, QG CLOSE E. NE 1188. 28.4.78 28.4.78 DURING ORIGINAL SALVAGE ATTEMPT, PART OF CRASHED AIRCRAFT WERE RECOVERED FROM SITE. (MR RACKLEY, BTDB HUMBER, TELECON). H5970/69 25.5.78 H5970/69 25.5.78 LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.4MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. FURTHER SALVAGE MAY TAKE PLACE. (BTDB HUMBER NM 39/78). NE 1188. H5970/69 4.12.78 H5970/69 4.12.78 DISPERSAL OPS USING EXPLOSIVES TO COMMENCE ON THIS ON 21.11.78 OR AS EARLY AS OPPORTUNITY PERMITS. (BTDB HUMBER NM'S 79 & 82/78). NCA. H5970/69 14.12.78 H5970/69 14.12.78 CLEARED BY EUROSALVE LTD TO ENTIRE SATISFACTION DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD. (LL 7.12.78). DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES, NO LONGER DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION AREA NOW FOUL. (BTDB HUMBER NM 86/78). AMEND FOUL. - NM 67/79.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 1979

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SANK, FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH TRAWLER 'FALSTAFF'. (BTDB HUMBER & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ARCONA CHAMPION wreck located?

The ARCONA CHAMPION wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.534 N,0 3.727 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCONA CHAMPION?

The seabed around the ARCONA CHAMPION lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ARCONA CHAMPION sink?

The ARCONA CHAMPION sank on Oct 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ARCONA CHAMPION discovered?

The wreck of the ARCONA CHAMPION was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ARCONA CHAMPION belong to?

The ARCONA CHAMPION belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ARCONA CHAMPION?

The ARCONA CHAMPION is classified as a fishing vessel.

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