Argo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Argo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.11 N,4 32.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.101833
  • Longitude: -4.546183
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 675
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wine,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1905
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.12.69 5.12.69 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT MEARY VOAR. POSN 540606N, 043242W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 HH090/706/01 20.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE, HI 706). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY IRVINE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J P HUTCHINSON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 95 NHP, SINGL SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR GLASGOW. GROUNDED IN ONSHORE WINDS AND BROKE UP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGO wreck located?

The ARGO wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.11 N,4 32.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGO?

The seabed around the ARGO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ARGO sink?

The ARGO sank on Dec 28, 1905.

When was the wreck of the ARGO discovered?

The wreck of the ARGO was discovered in 1905.

What country did the ARGO belong to?

The ARGO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARGO carrying?

The ARGO was carrying general and mixed goods,wine,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARGO?

The ARGO had a tonnage of 675 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGO?

The ARGO is classified as a steam ship.

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