Ardmount Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ardmount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.601 N,2 54.521 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.426683
  • Longitude: 2.908683
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDMOUNT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 3510
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6411/21 22.3.22 SUNKEN WK IN 512506N, 025342E. (NETH GOVERNMENT WK CHART). INS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 954/22. 5.6.25 AMEND TO DW. LCS 1872, 1406, 2182A. H01279/45 8.8.45 NOW WK 5FMS 4FT IN 512541N, 025432E. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S, LAID CLOSE N. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND WK 5FMS 4FT WITH BUOY. - NM 2323/45. H01279/45 25.8.47 BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2229/47. H01279/45 7.11.47 G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S RE-ESTABLISHED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2923/47. H01279/45 2.12.47 BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 3161/47. 11.9.53 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS ON NETH 203. AMEND WK 5FMS 3FT. NC 325. H5098/56 17.10.56 NOW SW 10.9MTRS. (HAGUE NM 173/2392/56). AMEND SW 6FMS. NE 325. H5098/56 14.12.56 AMEND WK 6FMS BY NM. - NM 3109/56. H3697/52 21.8.63 NOW SW 12.5MTRS. (OSTEND NM 12/112/63). AMEND SW 6FMS 5FT. - NM 1597/63. 5.7.71 NOW SHOWN IN 512539N, 025444E [EUR]. (K5295/PZ). H3697/52 13.8.84 POSN NOW 512539N, 025436E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 15/103/84). BR STD. 7.9.88 POSN 512544N, 025438E [EUR]. (NETH WK NO.R12-1519). NCA. HH342/710/01 21.9.92 EXAM'D 19.8.92 IN 512539N, 025436E [EUR]. LIES WITH NO PROTRUSION IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (OSTEND NM 172/92). NCA. HH342/710/01 4.5.93 AMENDED TO SW 17MTRS. (NETH NM 277/93). BR STD. 6.9.93 SW 17MTRS SHOWN IN 512539N, 025436E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [1993 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 16.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5125.601N, 0254.521E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR ZEEBRUGGE. MINED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 25.601 N,2 54.521 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARDMOUNT wreck located?

The ARDMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.601 N,2 54.521 E.

How deep is the ARDMOUNT and where exactly is it located?

The ARDMOUNT lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.601 N,2 54.521 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDMOUNT?

The seabed around the ARDMOUNT lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ARDMOUNT sink?

The ARDMOUNT sank on Oct 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the ARDMOUNT discovered?

The wreck of the ARDMOUNT was discovered in 1914.

What country did the ARDMOUNT belong to?

The ARDMOUNT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDMOUNT carrying?

The ARDMOUNT was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ARDMOUNT?

The ARDMOUNT had a tonnage of 3510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDMOUNT?

The ARDMOUNT is classified as a steam ship.

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