Ariadne (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ariadne (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 1.751 N,45 20.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.029183
  • Longitude: 45.341667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIADNE (STERN SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 176.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 10.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 16168
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,chemicals,vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4854/73 14.10.85 H4854/73 14.10.85 AGROUND, HEADING S, OVER FULL LENGTH OF VESSEL, 100MTRS OFFSHORE AT HARBOUR ENTRANCE ADJACENT TO NO.3 BERTH. BADLY HOLED & LATER BROKEN IN TWO. FOR'D SECTION SEPARATED BY GAP OF ABOUT 40MTRS FROM AFT, WHICH HAS FALLEN ON TO PORT SIDE. CARGO REPORTED TO INCLUDE TOXIC CHEMICALS. (LL 261 & 262). NCA. H4854/73 11.11.85 H4854/73 11.11.85 VESSEL NOW SPLIT INTO 3 DISTINCT PARTS. CTL. (LL 262). 17.11.85 17.11.85 SALVAGE WORK IN HAND. (LL 262). 14.1.86 14.1.86 FOR'D SECTION (HOLDS 1, 2 &3) DISPOSED OF ON 24-26.12.85, 26M OFF COAST BY M SALVAGE CRANE 'SMIT CYCLONE'. ANOTHER SECTION, 220 TONS, WAS LIFTED CLOSER TO BEACH TO ENABLE FURTHER SALVAGE OF CARGO. (LLOYDS VOL.263). H4854/73 3.11.86 H4854/73 3.11.86 OBSERVED 16.9.86 IN POSN (RADAR RANGE & BEARING) 335 DEG(T), 0.93M FROM OUR ANCHORING POSN: 20047.5N, 452109E. (MV GLOBAL EXPRESS, HN 16.9.86). PLOTS IN 020138N, 452045E, BUT SHOWN IN 020138N, 452037.5E ON ACCOMPANYING CHART CUTTING. INS AS ST PA IN 020138N, 452037.5E. - NM 3353/86 H4854/73 2.7.87 H4854/73 2.7.87 AFTER SECTION HAS BEEN ABANDONED WHERE LIES. (LL 268). 25.5.90 25.5.90 [WGD] POSN: 020146N, 452033E. NC 671. 12.9.13 SEP 2013/000202897 12.9.13 SHOWN IN 0201.751N, 4520.500E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG2857_2. APPEARS AS TWO ITEMS OF WRECKAGE LYING ALONG 045/225 DEGS ON FLASH EARTH.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1979 BY VEB MATHIAS-THESEN WERFT, WISMAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARIAL SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR EAST AFRICAN PORTS. WENT AGROUND ON ROCKY FORESHORE WHEN LEAVING HARBOUR, DEVELOPED A LIST & LOST SOME CONTAINERS. HER ENGINE-ROOM QUICKLY FLOODED WHEN LINE FROM TUG PARTED. BROKE INTO THREE PARTS. POISONOUS CHEMICALS RELEASED CAUSING EVACUATION OF PART OF MOGADISCIO. FOR'D SECTION DUMPED IN DEEP WATER ABOUT 36M OFF COAST. CARGO RECOVERED. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

General Comments

TWO ITEMS OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 1.751 N,45 20.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 2 1.751 N,45 20.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) sink?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) sank on Aug 24, 1985.

When was the wreck of the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) was carrying containers,chemicals,vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION)?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 16168 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIADNE (STERN SECTION)?

The ARIADNE (STERN SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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