Arklow Bay (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arklow bay (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17.161 N,6 11.357 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.286017
  • Longitude: -6.189283
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 113 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Length 60.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 22
Tonnage 533
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1973
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.9.73 23.9.73 SANK APPROX 40 MILES SW OF ST ANN'S HEAD. (LLOYDS VOL 213). H5223/76 3.12.76 H5223/76 3.12.76 WK LOCATED IN 511706N, 061118W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 28.11.76). INS AS WK 52FMS. - NM 2571/76. H4852/75 23.3.77 H4852/75 23.3.77 EXAM'D 27.11.76 IN 511708N, 061118W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 106 IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 14MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY SIMRAD SONAR 95MTRS. LIES NNE/SSW. (HMS HERALD, HI 20/76). INS AS WK 93MTRS. 24.3.77 24.3.77 AMEND TO WK 93MTRS. BR STD. 30.1.78 30.1.78 AMEND TO WK 95MTRS. (NO AUTHORITY NOTED). NC 2649. H3251/80 7.5.80 H3251/80 7.5.80 EXAM'D 11 & 16.3.80 IN 511708.8N, 061119.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 109 IN GEN DEPTH 113MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 48MTRS, BEAM 9.6MTRS. LYING 022/212 DEG. S END OF WK HIGHEST. MAST EVIDENT. POSSIBLY CABLE EXTENDING SSW FM WK. LOOKS TOO OLD AND BROKEN TO BE ARKLOW BAY. (HMS BULLDOG, 22.3.80). NCA. 7.9.81 7.9.81 AMEND TO WK 93MTRS. NE 1178. H6346/87 23.12.88 H6346/87 23.12.88 EXAM'D 15.5.88 IN 511707N, 061120W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. LIES NNE/SSW WITH INDICATION OF POSSIBLE CABLES EXTENDING 150MTRS TO NNE. NO EVIDENCE OF MAST REPORTED BY BULLDOG. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FOX, HI 429).
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER. CARGO INCLUDED SIX POLYTHYLENE CONTAINERS OF BROMIDE.

General Comments

?CABLES EXTEND 150MTRS TO NNE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 17.161 N,6 11.357 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.161 N,6 11.357 W.

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

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 51 17.161 N,6 11.357 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 113 meters deep.

When did the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 22, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What cargo was the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY)?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 533 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY)?

The ARKLOW BAY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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