Argo Delos (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Argo delos (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.391667
  • Longitude: -7.067917
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 157.6 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 11.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 10392
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1960
Scour Dimensions ,,009.0,
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5157/60 17.11.60 H5157/60 17.11.60 AGROUND AT TOR BEG, INISHTRAHULL. BROKE IN TWO. BOW PORTION SANK IN STRANDING POSN. AFTER SECTION SANK IN 22FMS IN 552336N, 070324W. (LL & VARIOUS MESSAGES). - NM 2865/60 & FNM 113/60. H2265/73 H2265/73 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 2811 & NM 1908/73. H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 SINKING POSN CONFIRMED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED IN 552342N, 070403W [?OSI]. LEAST DEPTH 29 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE ORIENTATED 100/280 DEG, WITH STERN W, IN SCOUR 49MTRS DEEP. (DR N SOTHY, 12.1.93). - NM 433/93. HH100/351/21 21.11.03 HH100/351/21 21.11.03 DIVED IN 5523.708N, 0704.120W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 14MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. STERN SECTION ONLY. LYING ON ITS SIDE AND STARTING TO COLLAPSE. PROPELLOR STILL IN PLACE. (C R POOLE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 30.4.07 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5523.500N, 0704.075W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 11.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. IN DEEP SCOUR. QUOTED GEN DEPTH PROBABLY REFERS TO BASE OF SCOUR. RETAIN AS WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 33.39MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 33MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

22.10.60 RAN AGROUND 22.10.60 ON TORR BEG, INISHTRAHULL, WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR CUBA. BROKE IN TWO ON 1.11.60 AND AFTER PART FLOATED FREE. THIS WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK BEFORE IT COULD BE BEACHED.

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, STERN SW, NO DEBRIS, IN DEEP SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W
Argo Delos (Stern Section) on Wreck Map Argo Delos (Stern Section) Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W.

How deep is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) sink?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 2, 1960.

When was the wreck of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 10392 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?

The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks