Argo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.901 N,0 36.461 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.298350
  • Longitude: 0.607683
Wreck Depth 16.09 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 103.6
Sonar Length 53.33
Sonar Width 18.75
Shadow Height 3.33
Orientation 38
Tonnage 1261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1917
Scour Dimensions 053.6,027.1,000.4,048.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H882/17 SUNK IN 531754N, 003636E. MAST SHOWS ABOUT 15FT ABOVE HW. - FNM 306/17. H3849/18 26.8.18 NOT FOUND. GEN DEPTH 11FMS. NOT DANGEROUS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDW IN 531754N, 003636E. BR STD. 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. NE 1190. H0129/39 28.11.49 WK EXAM'D IN 531745N, 003636E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 30, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT [MLWS]. PRESUMED TO BE ARGO. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1.11.49). AMEND TO WK 5FMS WITH G CON LTBY, GP FL(3)G 10SEC, CLOSE E. - NM 2434/49. H0129/39 23.7.50 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT IN 531754N, 003636E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 19.7.50). AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 1446/50. H332 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 7.1.94 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 531753.4N, 003634.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.2, FOUL AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN WK LYING 025/205 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2020/0000180469 5.8.20 EXAM'D 27.2.20 IN 5317.901N, 0036.461E [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 16.09 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 19 MTRS, LENGTH 53.3 MTRS, WIDTH 18.7 MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3 MTRS, ORIENTATION 038 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 53 MTRS, WIDTH 27 MTRS, HEIGHT 0.4 MTRS, ORIENTATION 048 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). AMEND DW 16 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY MARTENS, OLSEN & CO, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H M WRANGELL & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the ARGO wreck located?

The ARGO wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.901 N,0 36.461 E.

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

The ARGO lies at a depth of about 16.09 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.901 N,0 36.461 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGO?

The seabed around the ARGO lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ARGO sink?

The ARGO sank on Jan 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARGO discovered?

The wreck of the ARGO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARGO belong to?

The ARGO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ARGO carrying?

The ARGO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARGO?

The ARGO had a tonnage of 1261 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGO?

The ARGO is classified as a steam ship.

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