Hms Arethusa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms arethusa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.549 N,1 26.968 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.975817
  • Longitude: 1.449467
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARETHUSA
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 11.9 m
Sonar Length 70
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 55
Tonnage 3512
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1916
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3062/16 UPPER WORKS VIS. POSN 515830N, 012710E. - FNM 253/16. H7062/18 15.3.19 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 684/19. H7428/21 5.12.21 SANK OFF SE SIDE OF CUTLER SOUND IN A POSN DEFINED BY THE BEARING BAWDSEY SEA MARK BEARING 329DEG (N 17.5DEG W MAGNETIC) DISTANCE 1.8MILES. (TH NM 50/21, 1.12.21). H825/22 13.2.22 AMEND TO DW, INS G CON BUOY CLOSE E. H1847/47 24.7.47 THIS WRECK WAS ABANDONED IN AUGUST 1916, MY LORDS ARE THEREFORE UNABLE ACCEPT FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR EXPENSE INCURRED IN MARKING THE WRECK. H1847/47 10.4.51 CLEARED AT 4FT. (SML 322). - NM 378/52. H1847/47 3.4.59 SWEPT CLEAR AT 4FT, FOUL AT 5FT. DEPTH CLOSE W 7FT. (SML 322 & 323 1950). 18.1.72 AMEND TO WK 1.2MTRS. NC 2693. H3186/73 20.8.73 EXAM'D IN 515830.7N, 012707E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.2MTRS (4FT) IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. DIVERS REPORT LYING ON HER KEEL WITH SLIGHT LIST & FIRMLY EMBEDDED IN SAND. SHIP'S SIDE STILL SOLID, BUT UPPERWORK HEAVILY CORRODED & WEED COVERED. (HMS ENTERPRISE & HMS HUBBERSTON). BR STD. 12.2.79 SHOWN IN 515830-5N, 012705E WITH LEAST DEPTH 1.8MTRS & APPARENTLY ORIENTATED NE/SW. (HARWICH HBR CONSERVANCY BOARD SURVEY OCT 1978 - K 8112). NCA. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D 17.10.84 IN 515831N, 012706E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.8 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 055/235DEG. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 29.10.12 LOCATED IN 5158.549N, 0126.968E [WGD]. LENGTH 74.1MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. UPPER DECK DEGRADED WITH 8 CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS, PROBABLY BOILERS, VISIBLE. BROKEN WITH HALVES TOUCHING AND LYING AT 25 DEGS. LARGE AREAS OF DEBRIS CLOSE BY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). LEAST M/B IN DIGITAL DATA 2.4MTRS. AMEND WK 2.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 CHATHAM DOCKYARD. 8 BOILERS, TWIN TURBINES OF 30000HP, TWIN SHAFT. STRUCK A MINE IN SUPPOSEDLY CLEAR CHANNEL. 10 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARETHUSA wreck located?

The HMS ARETHUSA wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.549 N,1 26.968 E.

How deep is the HMS ARETHUSA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARETHUSA lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.549 N,1 26.968 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARETHUSA?

The seabed around the HMS ARETHUSA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARETHUSA sink?

The HMS ARETHUSA sank on Feb 11, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARETHUSA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARETHUSA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS ARETHUSA belong to?

The HMS ARETHUSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARETHUSA?

The HMS ARETHUSA had a tonnage of 3512 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARETHUSA?

The HMS ARETHUSA is classified as a light cruiser.

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