Arktos Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arktos ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 46.414 N,3 15.356 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.773567
  • Longitude: 3.255933
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARKTOS II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH310/590/02 18.3.03 SANK IN 5846.45N, 0315.45E [EUR]. (LL, 10.3.03). INS AS WK USC 85MTRS. - NM 2138/03. 16.2.05 [WGD] POSN: 5846.410N, 0315.360E. NC 281. SEP 2011/000082568 28.6.11 SHOWN AS NDW IN 5846.410N, 0315.035E [WGD] ON NO2BO804 [EDN 1.27]. SEP 2011/000212858 5.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 85MTRS IN 5846.414N, 0315.356E [WGD] ON NO3B0404 [EDN 1.0].
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1979 BY CAMBLETOWN SHIPYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C M MURRAY, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE. OIL ENGINE OF 492BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ARKTOS II wreck located?

The ARKTOS II wreck is located at coordinates 58 46.414 N,3 15.356 E.

How deep is the ARKTOS II and where exactly is it located?

The ARKTOS II lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 58 46.414 N,3 15.356 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARKTOS II?

The seabed around the ARKTOS II lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARKTOS II discovered?

The wreck of the ARKTOS II was discovered in 2003.

What country did the ARKTOS II belong to?

The ARKTOS II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARKTOS II?

The ARKTOS II had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARKTOS II?

The ARKTOS II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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