Arras (Or Aviso) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arras (or aviso) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24.089 N,4 49.747 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.401483
  • Longitude: -4.829117
Wreck Depth 8.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARRAS (OR AVISO)
Type sloop
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H561/22 30.1.22 WK 9MTRS IN 482417N, 045006W. (PARIS NM 107/22). - NM 248/22. H2537/28 29.6.51 LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.6MTRS, BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 51 21 15). - NM 1189/51. 19.8.77 WK 8.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 3.5.83 WK OF MERCHANT SHIP 'ARRAS' IN 482417.4N, 044953.4W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 8.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 4.7.83 SHOWN AS DWP 8.6MTRS IN 482416N, 044953W, LYING NW/SE ON FRENCH 5159. NC 3345. H1271/85 13.8.86 SHOWN AS WK PA 8.6MTRS ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/350/01 24.5.90 SHOWN AS WK 8.6MTRS IN 482417.5N, 044953.5W ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. SLOOP 'AVISO' IN 482417.5N, 044953.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 8.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584056). BR STD. 15.1.98 SHOWN AS WK 8.9MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [1997 EDN] [LARGEST SCALE]. NC 3345. 5.3.09 SHOWN IN 4824.232N, 0449.982W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4824.233N, 0449.981W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER STRIKING ROCK OR WK IN CHENAL DE LA HELLE. (PARIS NM 107/22).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 24.089 N,4 49.747 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARRAS (OR AVISO) wreck located?

The ARRAS (OR AVISO) wreck is located at coordinates 48 24.089 N,4 49.747 W.

How deep is the ARRAS (OR AVISO) and where exactly is it located?

The ARRAS (OR AVISO) lies at a depth of about 8.9 meters and is located at coordinates 48 24.089 N,4 49.747 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARRAS (OR AVISO)?

The seabed around the ARRAS (OR AVISO) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARRAS (OR AVISO) discovered?

The wreck of the ARRAS (OR AVISO) was discovered in 1921.

What type of wreck is the ARRAS (OR AVISO)?

The ARRAS (OR AVISO) is classified as a sloop.

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