Ariadne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ariadne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 7.3 N,54 51.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.121667
  • Longitude: 54.865833
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIADNE
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 263.7 m
Width 38.1 m
Draught 14.9
Tonnage 45485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H6780/87 18.12.87 H6780/87 18.12.87 AGROUND 308DEGS, 12.6M FROM JEBEL ALI PORT CONTROL TOWER, IN 250712N, 545154E. BADLY DAMAGED AND LISTING HEAVILY TO STARB'D. UNLIT AND OFFERS A GOOD RADAR TARGET AS MUCH OF THE VESSEL SHOWS ABOVE WATER. LIES WITHIN JEBEL ALI ANCH'GE AREA. SALVAGE TUG IN CLOSE ATTENDANCE. (PORT AUTH. JEBEL ALI, TELEX 16.12.87). NCA YET. H6780/87 4.1.88 H6780/87 4.1.88 NOW MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)3S, LAID CLOSE N. (MENAS NM 78/87). INS AS ST PA, RA CONSPIC WITH BUOY. - NM 320/88. H6780/87 19.2.88 H6780/87 19.2.88 REFLOATED AND MOVED BY SALVORS TO SHOAL WATER IN 250042N, 545412E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. WK STILL GOOD RADAR TARGET AND ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT. SALVORS HOPEFUL OF COMPLETE RECOVERY. (MENAS, TELEX 19.2.88). DELETED. - NM 730/88. 21.9.88 21.9.88 REPORTED STILL AT JEBEL ALI ANCHORAGE. (LL, 19.9.88). 1.4.06 1.4.06 REPORTED THAT DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT VESSEL WAS SOLD TO INDIAN SHIPBREAKERS. RE-NAMED ERICA SHE WAS TOWED FROM UAE IN MAY '89 FOR ALANG. HOWEVER VESSEL BROKE IN TWO ON PASSAGE. THE STERN SECTION WAS LOST 400M NW OF ALANG ON 14-15.5.89, & FOREPART SANK IN 1952.0N, 6851.0E ON 24.5.89. (MSD)
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX- OCTONIA GLORY (1984), EX- HENA (1983), EX- ATENA M (1982), EX- AFRAN DAWN (1981), EX- JARENA (1977). BUILT IN 1968 BY NIPPON KOKAN K.K.,TSURUMI SHIPYARD, YOKOHAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA NEPTUNE MARITIME INC. ATTACKED BY IRANIAN GUN BOATS AND SET ON FIRE. THIS WAS EXTINGUISHED AND VESSEL TOWED AND ANCHORED OFF JEBEL ALI. LATER AN UNDETONATED SHELL EXPLODED IN A PUMP ROOM AND VESSEL SANK. CREW RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ARIADNE wreck located?

The ARIADNE wreck is located at coordinates 25 7.3 N,54 51.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIADNE?

The seabed around the ARIADNE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ARIADNE sink?

The ARIADNE sank on Dec 15, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ARIADNE discovered?

The wreck of the ARIADNE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ARIADNE belong to?

The ARIADNE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ARIADNE carrying?

The ARIADNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE had a tonnage of 45485 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIADNE?

The ARIADNE is classified as a tanker.

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