Arethuse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arethuse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 2.94 N,2 26.997 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.049000
  • Longitude: -2.449950
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARETHUSE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 49
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 460220N, 022530W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2969/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO NDW (1918) IN 460300N, 022700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6018/60 16.1.61 CHART AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. 28.4.75 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 460300N, 022648W ON FRENCH 6337 [1974 EDN]. BR STD. 13.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 66MTRS IN 460300N, 022655W ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. BR STD. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 460300N, 025655W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562054). AMEND TO WK USC PA 65MTRS. NC 2663. SEP 2009000062843 3.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 4602.940N, 0226.997W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARETHUSE wreck located?

The ARETHUSE wreck is located at coordinates 46 2.94 N,2 26.997 W.

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

The ARETHUSE lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 46 2.94 N,2 26.997 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARETHUSE?

The seabed around the ARETHUSE lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the ARETHUSE sink?

The ARETHUSE sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARETHUSE discovered?

The wreck of the ARETHUSE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ARETHUSE belong to?

The ARETHUSE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ARETHUSE?

The ARETHUSE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARETHUSE?

The ARETHUSE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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