Ariadne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ariadne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.56 N,6 58.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.142667
  • Longitude: 6.981167
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIADNE
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 100 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2660
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5191/69 28.9.71 NDW IN 540836N, 065857E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 3449/71). BR STD. H5191/69 30.10.72 NOW WK SW 26MTRS [14FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 3957/72). BR STD. H4295/70 2.2.73 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 27MTRS [14FMS 4FT]. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, QKFL.G. (HAGUE NM 3537/72). BR STD. 7.1.74 WK BUOY TEMP WITHDRAWN. (HYDROLANT DTD 20.12.74). NCA. 11.1.78 NOW WK SW 27.8MTRS [15FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4765/77). BR STD. H2128/70 25.9.79 SALVAGE & BLASTING WORK TAKING PLACE. (HAMBURG NM 3027(T)/79). NCA. H2064/75 26.11.79 NOW WK SW 32.4MTRS [17FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3985/79). BR STD. H4146/72 17.12.79 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4343/79). - NM 42/80. 27.10.07 SHOWN IN 5408.56N, 0658.87E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 32MTRS [LAT] IN 5408.560N, 0658.870E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15].
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1900 BY WESER BREMEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. SCHULZ THORNYCROFT BOILERS. TEN 4.1 INCH GUNS, FOURTEEN 1 PDRS. SUNK BY HMS LION AT THE BATTLE OF HELGOLAND BIGHT. 76 MEN LOST. (DODS & WARSHIPS OF WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARIADNE wreck located?

The ARIADNE wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.56 N,6 58.87 E.

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

The ARIADNE lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.56 N,6 58.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIADNE?

The seabed around the ARIADNE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ARIADNE sink?

The ARIADNE sank on Aug 28, 1914.

When was the wreck of the ARIADNE discovered?

The wreck of the ARIADNE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ARIADNE belong to?

The ARIADNE belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE had a tonnage of 2660 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE is classified as a light cruiser.

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