Ardgantock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ardgantock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.009 N,0 30.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.600150
  • Longitude: -0.501717
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGANTOCK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1094/18 22.2.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543600N, 003000W. (SNO BLYTHE, TELECO). NCA. H2473/22 27.4.22 S TRAWLER LYNMOUTH TRAWLING 25 MILES E 0.5 S FROM HARTLEPOOL FOULED AN OBSTN IN 543600N, 003000W AND FOUND TWO ALUMINIUM OR ZINC SHEETS (ONE A HINGED DOOR) IN TRAWL ON RECOVERING IT. COULD HAVE BEEN PARTS OF AN AEROPLANE OR AIRSHIP, MOST OF WHICH REMAINED ON SEABED. (WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY NO. 16.7.4.22). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL (1922)(PA). BR STD. H3752/26 11.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (1918)(PA). BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND NDWPA. NC 1200. 3.4.74 AMEND WK USCPA 28MTRS. NC 134. H6331/87/2 13.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY FERGUSON BROS (PORT GLASGOW) LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARD COASTERS LTD, GREENOCK (LANG & FULTON, MANAGERS). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE PURFLEET FOR INVERNESS. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS TARTAR (BUILT 1907) OFF WEST HARTLEPOOL. NO CREW LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGANTOCK wreck located?

The ARDGANTOCK wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.009 N,0 30.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGANTOCK?

The seabed around the ARDGANTOCK lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ARDGANTOCK sink?

The ARDGANTOCK sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARDGANTOCK discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGANTOCK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARDGANTOCK belong to?

The ARDGANTOCK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ARDGANTOCK?

The ARDGANTOCK is classified as a steam ship.

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