Arctic Prowler Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arctic prowler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 28.919 N,13 11.576 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.481983
  • Longitude: -13.192933
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCTIC PROWLER
Type fishing vessel
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck Report for Arctic Prowler located at coordinates 8 28.919 N, 13 11.576 W near the coast of Sierra Leone. The Fishery Protection Vessel Arctic Prowler was originally reported as a wreck lying with its bows facing West on the foreshore. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note the vessel was once a prominent obstruction at this position. However, a follow-up survey conducted via photo-plot analysis on February 14, 2019, confirmed that nothing is now shown at these coordinates. Consequently, the wreck status for Arctic Prowler has been amended to dead, indicating the obstruction is no longer present or visible at this location.

Surveying Details

HH090/956/01 19.3.02 LOCATED IN 0828.919N, 1311.576W [WGD]. FISHERY PROTECTION VESSEL 'ARCTIC PROWLER'. LIES WITH BOWS W ON THE FORESHORE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). INS AS ST. BR STD. 1.8.19 NOTHING SHOWN IN 0828.919N, 1311.576W [WGD]. (UKHO PHOTO-PLOT 10002, DTD 14.2.19). AMEND DEAD.

General Comments

BOWS W ON FORESHORE

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FAQ

Where is the ARCTIC PROWLER wreck located?

The ARCTIC PROWLER wreck is located at coordinates 8 28.919 N,13 11.576 W.

When was the wreck of the ARCTIC PROWLER discovered?

The wreck of the ARCTIC PROWLER was discovered in 2001.

What type of wreck is the ARCTIC PROWLER?

The ARCTIC PROWLER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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