Argonaut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argonaut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.597 N,0 50.408 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.809950
  • Longitude: 0.840133
Wreck Depth 22.58 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGONAUT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.5
Tonnage 3274
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1908
Bottom Texture 4/17
Scour Dimensions 160.0,,002.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4890/55 3.8.55 LOCATED 12.7.55 IN 504831N, 005033E USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80FT IN GEN DEPTH 103FT. SEA BED SAND. LENGTH 300FT. HEIGHT 45FT. DIRECTION 170/350DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, 3.8.55). CHART AS WK 13FMS. - NM 2159/55. H02805/57 30.4.57 LOCATED BY A/S. WRECK SILTED. ESTIMATED LENGTH 180FT. GOOD FIRM CONTACT. APPROX DIRECTION 070-250DEGS. (HMS GRENVILLE, 30.4.57). H4890/55 9.11.59 AMEND TO WK 9FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 2674/59. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 26.3.75 EXAM'D 1.1.75 IN 504904N, 005035E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.3 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 1.0MTR. LENGTH 150FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4959/73 20.5.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN IN ERROR. RECALCULATED TO 504833.19N, 005032.83E [OGB]. (WRECK SECTION). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1080/76. H1309/79 17.12.79 WK LIES ON EVEN KEEL WITH BOWS SE. IRON HULL, SCREW DRIVEN, BUT WITH AT LEAST TWO STEEL MASTS RIGGED FOR SAIL. LENGTH 300FT APPROX AND STANDING 30-40FT ABOVE SEABED. GEN DEPTH 130FT. HARD SAND/GRAVEL. HULL HAS A 10FT BREAK 100FT FROM BOW. FORK HAS BEEN FOUND BEARING NAME 'ARGONAUT'. (C WEST, ST LEONARDS). H1284/82/182 18.2.83 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM EMBOSSED CUTLERY & CROCKERY. (H KENNARD). H4959/73 8.7.83 DISPERSAL OPS BEING CONDUCTED BY SALVAGE VESSEL MOUNT EDEN (SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE CO). (DOVER MRCC, 7.7.83). HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 15.11.94 IN 504836.2N, 005024.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. INTACT, PROBABLE BREAK 30MTRS FROM SE END. UPRIGHT AND APPEARS TO HAVE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MASTS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). CHART AS WK 22.0MTRS IN 504834N, 005030.5E [OGB]. - NM 520/95. SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 3.6.15; IN 5048.597N, 0050.408E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.58MTRS, GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180. SCOUR 160MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. WK PARTIALLY DEGRADED, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1869. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LISBON. A BARQUENTINE-RIGGED STEAM YACHT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS KINGSWELL IN THICK FOG. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGONAUT wreck located?

The ARGONAUT wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.597 N,0 50.408 E.

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

The ARGONAUT lies at a depth of about 22.58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.597 N,0 50.408 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGONAUT?

The seabed around the ARGONAUT lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ARGONAUT sink?

The ARGONAUT sank on Sep 29, 1908.

When was the wreck of the ARGONAUT discovered?

The wreck of the ARGONAUT was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ARGONAUT belong to?

The ARGONAUT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARGONAUT?

The ARGONAUT had a tonnage of 3274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGONAUT?

The ARGONAUT is classified as a steam ship.

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