Arklow Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Arklow castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 29.29 N,1 48.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.488167
  • Longitude: -1.810667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARKLOW CASTLE
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Length 70.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1054
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1992
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck details for the ARKLOW CASTLE, located at 46 29.29 N, 1 48.64 W in the Irish Sea off the coast of Arklow, Ireland. The vessel ran aground near L'Armandeche, resulting in a flooded engine room and significant structural damage to the starboard hull. After the wreck broke in two during a storm, removal operations were carried out, and all remaining parts were successfully cleared from the site by November 1993.

Surveying Details

HH353/510/01 16.12.92 AGROUND APPROX 1M FROM ENTRANCE TO PORT AND ABOUT 200MTRS FROM THE BEACH NEAR L'ARMANDECHE LTHO. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AT HW AND HATCHES STARTING TO LIFT. DECK AND UPPER PART OF STARBOARD HULL BEGINNING TO RIP OPEN. (LL, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 14.12.92). NCA. HH353/510/01 8.2.93 STILL AGROUND. HAS BROKEN IN TWO DURING A STORM. (LL, 20.1.93). NCA YET. HH353/510/02 5.3.93 REMOVAL OPS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED IN MARCH 1993. (LL, 23.2.93). HH353/510/02 22.7.93 WK REMOVED. (LL, 8.7.93). HH353/510/02 1.11.93 HH353/510/02 1.11.93 ALL FINAL REMAINING PARTS NOW REMOVED. (LL, 14.10.93). AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1981, OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY VALE SHIPPING LTD. GROUNDED ON ROCKS ON LEAVING SABLES D'OLONNE FOR LONDON AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARKLOW CASTLE wreck located?

The ARKLOW CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 46 29.29 N,1 48.64 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARKLOW CASTLE?

The seabed around the ARKLOW CASTLE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ARKLOW CASTLE sink?

The ARKLOW CASTLE sank on Nov 30, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ARKLOW CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the ARKLOW CASTLE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ARKLOW CASTLE belong to?

The ARKLOW CASTLE belonged to IE.

What cargo was the ARKLOW CASTLE carrying?

The ARKLOW CASTLE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ARKLOW CASTLE?

The ARKLOW CASTLE had a tonnage of 1054 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARKLOW CASTLE?

The ARKLOW CASTLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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