Armas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Armas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.24 N,2 14.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.737333
  • Longitude: -2.249833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARMAS
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 106.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2526
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Armas shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of the Channel Islands near Guernsey at coordinates 49 44.24 N, 2 14.99 W. Originally reported as breaking up in January 1974 after stranding, subsequent surveys in 1991 confirmed that the engine and part of the bow remain exposed at a maximum depth of 9 meters with a continuous double bottom, while no superstructure remains and thick kelp obscures the site.

Surveying Details

16.1.74 REPORTED TO BE BREAKING UP. APPARENTLY BROKEN FORWARD OF BRIDGE FRONT. FORWARD SECTION NOW SUNK WITH PORT BOW ONLY AWASH. AFTER PART DOWN BY STERN. SEAS SWEEPING SUPERSTRUCTURE. (LL, 15.1.74). 25.1.74 STRANDED IN 494418N, 021454W. BOW SECTION AWASH AT HW. AFTER PART STILL APPARENTLY STRUCTURALLY INTACT. (LL, 18.1.74). CHART AS ST PA. NC 3653. HH100/351/04 7.6.91 LOCATED AS CHARTED. ENGINE AND PART OF BOW STILL EXPOSED. DOUBLE BOTTOM BETWEEN BOTH PARTS IS CONTINUOUS AT A MAX. DEPTH OF 9MTRS. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS. THICK KELP OBSCURES MOST OF THE SITE. (LT R A HUNTER, PORTSMOUTH E RN SUB AQUA CLUB, 24.5.91). NCA. 31.8.06 WGD POSN: 4944.240N, 0214.990W. NE 60 [3RD EDN, MAY '04].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY ORENSTEIN-KOPPEL & LUBECKER MASCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DAISY SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE NANTES FOR LE HAVRE. STRANDED ON GREAT NANNEL REEF, OFF BURHOU, NW OF ALDERNEY. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY SEAS. 1 MAN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

ONLY ENGINE AND BOW EXPOSED

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FAQ

Where is the ARMAS wreck located?

The ARMAS wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.24 N,2 14.99 W.

When did the ARMAS sink?

The ARMAS sank on Nov 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ARMAS discovered?

The wreck of the ARMAS was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ARMAS belong to?

The ARMAS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ARMAS carrying?

The ARMAS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARMAS?

The ARMAS had a tonnage of 2526 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMAS?

The ARMAS is classified as a carrier.

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