Aridity (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aridity (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.886 N,1 0.013 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.514767
  • Longitude: 1.000217
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIDITY (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 90
Tonnage 336
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0150.0,,002.6,090
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 5.9.72 5.9.72 SANK 40YDS NE OF E OAZE LTV. (WW2SL). POSN 513030N, 010030E APPROX FOR FILING. HH244/351/01 9.3.92 HH244/351/01 9.3.92 IN 513051N, 010006E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.4MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDING OVER A 50MTR RADIUS. (PLA NAV WARNING 3/92). - NM 862/92. HH244/351/01 2.4.92 HH244/351/01 2.4.92 EXAM'D 5.3.92 IN 513051N, 010006 [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAT AT 8.4, FOUL AT 9.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.5 IN GEN DEPTHS 9.6-11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.6MTRS. WRECKAGE COVERS AREA 76 X 32MTRS, ORIENTATED N/S. SWEEP PARTED ON FOULING WITH WHITE PAINT ON ONE SINKER AND RED PAINT ON THE OTHER. SCOUR MAILNLY TO S OF WK MOUND BUT WITH AN EXTENSION TO ENE FOR 100MTRS. COULD BE REMAINS OF MARCATO, DISPERSED IN 1926. LAUNCH OSPREY WAS ALSO LOST IN THIS VICINITY IN APRIL 1986 AND MAY HAVE LODGED IN THIS WRECKAGE. (PLA WK NO.201/114, CHARTWELL NO.2/92). NFA. HH244/420/03 8.6.98 HH244/420/03 8.6.98 EXAM'D 27.4.98 IN 513050.9N, 010006.5E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.6 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.1MTRS. COVERS 90MTRS IN N/S DIRECTION AND UP TO 110MTRS IN NE/SW DIRECTION. SCOURING DEEPER AND EXTENDS SOME 150MTRS BOTH E AND W OF THE WK. RETAIN AS SW 8.4MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 15/98). BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5130.886N, 0100.013E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HULL FOR LONDON. MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, SCOUR EXTENDS 150MTRS E & W

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FAQ

Where is the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.886 N,1 0.013 E.

How deep is the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.886 N,1 0.013 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIDITY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARIDITY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARIDITY (PROBABLY)?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 336 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIDITY (PROBABLY)?

The ARIDITY (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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