Arran Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arran iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.495 N,5 24.333 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.891583
  • Longitude: -5.405550
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARRAN III
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1932
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Arran III is located off the west coast of Scotland near Sgeir Leathann at coordinates 55 53.495 N, 5 24.333 W. This underwater obstruction lies in two distinct sections, each over 40 feet long, standing 4 meters high in a depth of 10 meters. Additional wreckage and anchors are scattered nearby to the northwest and southeast between Sgeir Mhaola Cinn and Sgeir Nam Bo.

Surveying Details

15.1.82 15.1.82 LIES IN TWO SECTIONS, EACH OVER 40FT LONG, CLOSE NW OF SGEIR LEATHANN. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN 10MTRS. OTHER WKGE AND ANCHORS LIE AROUND SGEIR MHAOLA CINN & SGEIR NAM BO TO THE NW & SE RESPECTIVELY. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL, POSN 555330N, 052416W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

IN TWO SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 53.495 N,5 24.333 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARRAN III wreck located?

The ARRAN III wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.495 N,5 24.333 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARRAN III?

The seabed around the ARRAN III lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARRAN III sink?

The ARRAN III sank on Dec 31, 1932.

When was the wreck of the ARRAN III discovered?

The wreck of the ARRAN III was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ARRAN III belong to?

The ARRAN III belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ARRAN III?

The ARRAN III is classified as a steam ship.

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