Argos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 19.089 N,1 59.044 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.318150
  • Longitude: -1.984067
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGOS
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 27
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 7.7.19 SHOWN AS DW PA (1918) IN 461900N, 015830W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. H2967/22 18.5.22 WK IN 461900N, 015900W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). INS AS DW PA (1918) IN 461900N, 015900W. BR STD. H1142/28 18.2.28 NOW NDW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.2.81 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6337. NE 2648. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 7.4.88 SHOWN IN 461009N, 015857.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 461909N, 461957.5W. NC 2663. 21.3.90 FRENCH DUNDEE [SAIL FV] 'ARGOS' IN 461909N, 015857.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14561017). NCA. 28.11.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7403 [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2998. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4619.090N, 0159.038W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2002 EDN, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2998.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL & FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGOS wreck located?

The ARGOS wreck is located at coordinates 46 19.089 N,1 59.044 W.

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

The ARGOS lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 46 19.089 N,1 59.044 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGOS?

The seabed around the ARGOS lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the ARGOS sink?

The ARGOS sank on Feb 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARGOS discovered?

The wreck of the ARGOS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARGOS belong to?

The ARGOS belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ARGOS?

The ARGOS had a tonnage of 27 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGOS?

The ARGOS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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