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Maritime record TQ 98 SE 90 - Araby
Summary
REMAINS OF BRITISH MERCHANT MOTOR VESSEL, 1940
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 96269 80164 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ98SE |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The evidence below have all been obtained from (1).
Vertical Datum: LAT The ARABY was mined in 1940 while on passage Santos to London. She was carrying 6730 Tons of cargo.
12-JAN-1941 Plots in position 059.25 Deg Martello Twr, 4.12 Miles.
30-SEP-1949 Dispersed to least depth 31ft in 51 29 09N 000 49 40E.
11-AUG-1950 Following dispersal least depth now 34ft.
07-SEP-1979 Area swept, no obstruction found. General depth now 9.8- 10.8m.
11-MAR-1991 Not shown on current PLA charts but still referred to in their wreck list.
<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6339 Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2001 1:47PM