Arnewood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arnewood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 0.556 N,5 54.929 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.009267
  • Longitude: -5.915483
Wreck Depth 73.6 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNEWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 90.5
Sonar Width 13.8
Shadow Height 13.9
Orientation 233
Tonnage 2259
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 1917 SANK 4 MILES ESE FROM SLEAT PT, SKYE. (VA STORNOWAY). SINKING POSN 570100N, 055400W, APPROX. H2480/19 22.3.19 INS OBS WK SYMBOL (1917) (PA) IN 570100N, 055400W. BR STD. H1140/29 15.2.29 AMEND TO NDW PA (1917). BR STD. H1768/67 20.6.67 AMEND TO NDW PA IN 570045N, 055430W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2721. 14.4.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 11FMS. LC 2721. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 16.9.75 AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2208. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH090/523/01 9.3.92 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NOT SEARCHED FOR - TOO DEEP FOR DCS3 OPERATIONS FROM BOAT. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 523). AMEND TO WK USCPA 120MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000229367 14.8.19 EXAM�D 14.8.19 IN 5700.556N, 0554.929W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. LENGTH 90.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.8MTRS, HT 13.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 233/053DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING SLIGHTLY TO PORT. (MERITAITO, HI 1568). AMEND NDW 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UK NM 135/21

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FAQ

Where is the ARNEWOOD wreck located?

The ARNEWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 57 0.556 N,5 54.929 W.

How deep is the ARNEWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The ARNEWOOD lies at a depth of about 73.6 meters and is located at coordinates 57 0.556 N,5 54.929 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARNEWOOD?

The seabed around the ARNEWOOD lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the ARNEWOOD sink?

The ARNEWOOD sank on Dec 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARNEWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the ARNEWOOD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARNEWOOD belong to?

The ARNEWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARNEWOOD carrying?

The ARNEWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARNEWOOD?

The ARNEWOOD had a tonnage of 2259 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNEWOOD?

The ARNEWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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