Argonaut (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Argonaut (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 22.847 N,1 38.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.380783
  • Longitude: -1.635050
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 12.5
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH270/350/01 13.5.91 HH270/350/01 13.5.91 VESSEL SANK IN 602300N, 013500W APPROX. (SHETLAND MRSC, SIGNAL DTD 28.4.91). SANK IN 602300N, 013600W APPROX. (LL VOL.284). CHART AS WK USC PA 135MTRS IN MEAN POSN: 602300N, 013530W [OGB]. NE 3281. 16.1.04 16.1.04 [EUT] POSN: 6022.966N, 0135.614W. NE 3281. HH091/274/01 25.6.09 HH091/274/01 25.6.09 LOCATED IN 6022.8784N, 0138.1025W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 81.07 IN GEN DEPTH 87.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE ONLY CONTACT IN THE AREA AND THUS PRESUMED TO BE ARGONAUT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1247). POSSIBLE WK. AMEND OBSTN 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2009

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. NO LIVES LOST. (LL).

General Comments

SINGLE CONTACT, POSSIBLY THIS WK

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FAQ

Where is the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 22.847 N,1 38.103 W.

How deep is the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 60 22.847 N,1 38.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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