Ariel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ariel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.427 N,5 5.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.907117
  • Longitude: -5.096650
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARIEL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 32.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 35
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 177
Tonnage 174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2057/82 15.11.83 WK 60MTRS LOCATED IN 535425N, 050544W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 3.11.83). NCA YET. H2057/82 18.1.84 EXAM'D 29.9.83 IN 535425N, 050544W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 35MTRS. LYING 177/357 DEGS. GIVES GOOD SOLID SONAR RETURN WHEN APPROACHED FROM E OR W. NO EVIDENCE OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN BEVERLY, HULL IN 1905 BY COOK, WELTON AND GEMMEL. EQUIPPED WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION CYLINDER ENGINE BY AMOS AND SMITH, HULL. RETURING FROM FISHING TRIP. WAS HIT BY A LARGE STEAMER, SS BEN LEDI. CREW OF TEN WERE TRANSFERRED TO BEN LEDI.

General Comments

INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.427 N,5 5.799 W.

How deep is the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.427 N,5 5.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARIEL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 174 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIEL (POSSIBLY)?

The ARIEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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