War Arabis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War arabis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 8 N,5 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.133333
  • Longitude: 5.500000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name WAR ARABIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.5
Tonnage 5188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The HMS War Arabis was a Flower-class auxiliary patrol vessel that sank during World War I in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria near Cape Sigli. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate the approximate wreck position is located at coordinates 38 08 N, 05 30 E. While the exact structural condition and remains of the wartime standard ship are not fully detailed in modern hydrographic charts due to the depth and vagueness of early 20th-century position reports, archival data places the sinking incident in deep waters off the North African coast.

Surveying Details

5.9.54 VESSEL SANK IN 380800N, 053000E APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 29.7.10 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3808.0N, 0503.0E. (LL WW1) 88M N BY E QUARTER E [014DEGS] FROM CAPE SIGLI. (WW1SL) GIVES POSN 3818.5N, 0513.8E. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1918 BY WM. GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR MARSEILLES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 34 NEAR CAPE SIGLI. (LL WW1, DER KROEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR ARABIS wreck located?

The WAR ARABIS wreck is located at coordinates 38 8 N,5 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR ARABIS?

The seabed around the WAR ARABIS lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the WAR ARABIS sink?

The WAR ARABIS sank on Sep 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR ARABIS discovered?

The wreck of the WAR ARABIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WAR ARABIS belong to?

The WAR ARABIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR ARABIS carrying?

The WAR ARABIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the WAR ARABIS?

The WAR ARABIS had a tonnage of 5188 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR ARABIS?

The WAR ARABIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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