Ardangorm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ardangorm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.639 N,4 45.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.243983
  • Longitude: -4.759667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDANGORM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H318/40 18.1.40 SANK 046 DEGS (T), 2.2M FROM DODMAN HEAD, ON GWINEAS RKS. (TH, 12.1.40). H318/40 5.2.40 POSN FROM TRINITY HOUSE CORRECT. STERN STILL VISIBLE AT LW. (NOIC FALMOUTH, 3.2.40). H318/40 5.3.40 NOW BROKEN UP. ONLY SMALL PARTS OF HULL NOW VISIBLE AT LW. (KHM PLYMOUTH, 3.3.40). H378/67 8.3.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, REPORT OF SURVEY 19.12.66). H3112/68 6.11.68 VERY MUCH BROKEN UP. LIES IN SHALLOW WATER. THE ENGINES SHOW BY 3FT AT LWS AND THE MAIN DRIVE RUNS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE WK, SUPPORTED ON ITS ORIGINAL BRACKETS, SOME 8FT ABOVE THE GENERAL WRECKAGE. A SMALL PORTION OF THE STERN IS STILL REASONABLY INTACT AND LIES IN DEEPER WATER 50-60FT. THE BOILERS ARE ALSO INTACT AND LIE FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT OF THE ENGINES IN 30FT OF WATER. (R. DAVIS, 3.11.68). 13.1.69 REPORTED TO BE IN 501442N, 044515W [OGB] BY R. DAVIS. (VISIT TO WRECKS, 8.1.69). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 1.10.69 LIES ON SEAWARD SIDE OF GWINEAS RKS, IN ABOUT 20-35FT OF WATER AND IMMEDIATELY ALONGSIDE THE RKS. SOME SALVAGE WORK HAS BEEN DONE. PROPELLER REMOVED. OWNED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (C. J. EVANS, 11.9.69). NCA. HH100/351/18 26.4.02 DGPS POSN: 5014.639N, 0445.580W. WK IS SMASHED TO PIECES, BUT STILL GIVES A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALLY. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 16.4.02) NCA, BA 148 STS. SEP 2020/000031258 13.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1560). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

12.1.40 STRANDED ON GWINEAS RKS IN FOG. (TH, 12.1.40).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ARDANGORM wreck located?

The ARDANGORM wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.639 N,4 45.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDANGORM?

The seabed around the ARDANGORM lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARDANGORM sink?

The ARDANGORM sank on Jan 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARDANGORM discovered?

The wreck of the ARDANGORM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARDANGORM belong to?

The ARDANGORM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARDANGORM?

The ARDANGORM had a tonnage of 5200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDANGORM?

The ARDANGORM is classified as a steam ship.

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