Arklow Victor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arklow victor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 42.628 N,4 41.978 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.710467
  • Longitude: -4.699633
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARKLOW VICTOR
Type carrier
Flag IE
Length 88.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2867
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH175/350/01 17.1.90 SANK IN 473700N, 044700W. (LL, 18.12.89). INS AS WK USC PA 75MTRS IN 473700N, 044700W. BR STD. 27.3.90 IRISH MV 'ARKLOW VICTOR' IN 474242N, 044154W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 5M. COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14754134). AMEND TO WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 474242N, 044154W. BR STD. HH353/351/01 27.3.90 WK PD, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 474242N, 044154W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 11 27). INS AS WK USC PD 65MTRS. [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NCA. 26.7.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 474240N, 044100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN, 1:355,000]. NCA. 15.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 474200N, 044240W ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN, 1:345,000]. NCA. 13.8.01 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4742.700N, 0441.900W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1996 EDN]. BR STD. 15.7.03 SHOWN IN 4742.659N, 0441.991W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [2ND EDN 2003, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1989 BY SCHIFFSWERT HUGO PETERS, WEWELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVERMORE SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE BAYONNE FOR MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL. LISTED AND SANK DURING VERY SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FIVE MEN RECOVERED, THE MASTER WAS LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARKLOW VICTOR wreck located?

The ARKLOW VICTOR wreck is located at coordinates 47 42.628 N,4 41.978 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARKLOW VICTOR?

The seabed around the ARKLOW VICTOR lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the ARKLOW VICTOR sink?

The ARKLOW VICTOR sank on Dec 16, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ARKLOW VICTOR discovered?

The wreck of the ARKLOW VICTOR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ARKLOW VICTOR belong to?

The ARKLOW VICTOR belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the ARKLOW VICTOR?

The ARKLOW VICTOR had a tonnage of 2867 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARKLOW VICTOR?

The ARKLOW VICTOR is classified as a carrier.

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