Arroyo (Cit) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Arroyo (cit) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 43.047533
- Longitude: 5.870500
|
| Wreck Depth |
26.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
ARROYO (CIT) |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
54.9 m |
| Tonnage |
682 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 18, 1953
|
| Original Detection Year |
1953 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 7, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The ARROYO wreck is an underwater obstruction located off the Mediterranean coast near Toulon, France, near the Cap Sicié and Pointe de la Garde-Vieille area. Verified wreck coordinates are 43 2.852 N, 5 52.23 E. Historical hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office and French notices document this submerged site, noting a least depth varying over time with historical measurements around 11 meters down to a deeper depth of 26.7 meters, currently charted as a dangerous wreck.
Surveying Details
H6573/53 30.10.53 WK 11MTRS LIES 113DEG, 7C FROM SEMAPHORE AT GARDE VEILLE PT. (PARIS NM 53/38/22C). GIVES POSN 430252N, 055216E. BR STD. H1764/55 10.5.55 WK 11MTRS LIES 089DEG, 5.2C FROM C SICIE LT. (PARIS NM 09/02/55). GIVES POSN 430250N, 055210E. - NM 999/55. 7.1.86 WK 11MTRS IN 430254.7N, 055217.4E [EUR]. NC 2165. 15.11.93 WK IS NOW 26.7MTRS. (EPSHOM FAX DTD 15.11.93). BUT SHOWN AS WKS 23.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7091 [1992 EDN] & FRENCH 5325 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4302.852N, 0552.230E. SEP 2015/ 000220748 19.10.15 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7407. [ED2 COR 18.08.15]. NCA.
Circumstances of loss
WAS SUNK INTENTIONALLY BY GERS (GROUPE D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES SOUS-MARINE) TO TRAIN DIVERS.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E
Arroyo (Cit) on Wreck Map
Arroyo (Cit) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ARROYO (CIT) wreck located?
The ARROYO (CIT) wreck is located at coordinates 43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E.
How deep is the ARROYO (CIT) and where exactly is it located?
The ARROYO (CIT) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 43 2.852 N,5 52.23 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ARROYO (CIT)?
The seabed around the ARROYO (CIT) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.
When did the ARROYO (CIT) sink?
The ARROYO (CIT) sank on Aug 18, 1953.
When was the wreck of the ARROYO (CIT) discovered?
The wreck of the ARROYO (CIT) was discovered in 1953.
What country did the ARROYO (CIT) belong to?
The ARROYO (CIT) belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the ARROYO (CIT)?
The ARROYO (CIT) had a tonnage of 682 tons.
What type of wreck is the ARROYO (CIT)?
The ARROYO (CIT) is classified as a tanker.
General Comments
See Also: 36028