Ary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 5.02 N,6 58.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.083667
  • Longitude: -6.967500
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARY
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 642
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.71 2.3.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF MINE HEAD. (SIBI). POSN 520500N, 065800W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 20.10.09 20.10.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). M/B SHOWS AN EXTENSIVE AREA OF ROCKS. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARY SCHEFFER 38. BUILT IN 1904 BY NEDERLAND. SCHPS. MAATS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J E VAN CASTRICUM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR WATERFORD. CARGO SHIFTED AND CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER. 15 MEN LOST, 1 SURVIVIED. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ARY wreck located?

The ARY wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.02 N,6 58.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARY?

The seabed around the ARY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ARY sink?

The ARY sank on Feb 8, 1947.

When was the wreck of the ARY discovered?

The wreck of the ARY was discovered in 1947.

What country did the ARY belong to?

The ARY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ARY carrying?

The ARY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARY?

The ARY had a tonnage of 642 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARY?

The ARY is classified as a steam ship.