Argus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.307 N,0 58.592 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.488450
  • Longitude: 0.976533
Wreck Depth 13.8 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 52.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 18
Orientation 112
Tonnage 661
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,002.0,225
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01025/40 12.11.40 H01025/40 12.11.40 DW IN 512920N, 005855E, OR 199DEGS, 3C FROM S OAZE BUOY. TOP OF FOREMAST JUST SHOWING ABOVE LW. (CINC NORE, 12.11.40). H01025/40 21.12.40 H01025/40 21.12.40 SUNK IN 512914N, 005844E. POSN BY HSA. 5FT OF MAST ABOVE MHWS ON 15.11.40. MARKED BY BUOY. LYING HEADING ESE. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 16.11.40). - NM 3021/40. H01025/40 31.12.40 H01025/40 31.12.40 G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.5S LAID 245DEGS, 150YDS FROM WK. (TH, 14.11.40). - TFNM 3023/40. H01025/40 24.9.42 H01025/40 24.9.42 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 32FT, FOUL AT 33.5FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.5FT. POSN 512913N, 005842E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 11.9.42, ST TUDNO, HN DTD 13.9.42 & TH, 15.9.42). H01025/40 27.7.45 H01025/40 27.7.45 EXAM'D IN 512912N, 005843E AFTER DISPERSAL. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. (COMMODORE SHEERNESS, 1.3.45, CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 9.3.45 & 8.5.45). - NM 2210/45. H01025/40 31.7.48 H01025/40 31.7.48 DRIFT SWEPT IN 512913N, 005846E. CLEAR AT 48FT, FOUL AT 49FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 16.7.48). - NM 1711/48. H01025/40 8.12.61 H01025/40 8.12.61 EXAM'D IN 512917N, 005841E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 57-59FT. SCOUR DEPTH 63FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 10.11.61). BR STD. H3161/69 26.11.71 H3161/69 26.11.71 EXAM'D IN 512917N, 005840E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46.5FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 56FT. SCOUR DEPTH 59FT. LARGE WK, EASY TO FIND. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN NO.11/71). NCA. H6140/68 19.1.79 H6140/68 19.1.79 EXAM'D 23.9.78. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.8MTRS, FOUL AT 14.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING NW/SE AND EASY TO FIND. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 7/78). NCA. HH244/420/02 1.3.93 HH244/420/02 1.3.93 EXAM'D 18.1.93 IN 512916N, 005841E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.4MTRS. SUBSTANTIAL WK, SOME 70 X 20MTRS, LYING APPROX E/W WITH SCOUR TO THE S. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK REPORT 201/44, CHARTWELL NO.8/93). NCA. HH244/420/03 28.4.97 HH244/420/03 28.4.97 EXAM'D 13.1.97 IN 512915.5N, 005841E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.4MTRS. FRAGMENTS TO W AND SW OF MAIN AREA. WK COVERS 115 BY 40MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK REPORT 1/97). NCA. 14.6.05 14.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.307N, 0058.592E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. 23.2.07 23.2.07 EXAM'D 2005. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. LIES WNW/ESE. AREA OF DEBRIS. RETAIN AS SW 13.8MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 2.2.05, REC JAN 2007). NCA. 2021\000074222 16.3.21 EXAM'D 4.8.06. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. LIES WNW/ESW. AREA OF DEBRIS. RETAIN AS DW 13.8MTRS. (PLA AND WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY WK REPORT DTD 4.8.06, REC MAR 2021, AS PART OF ARCHIVING PROJECT). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRINITY HOUSE CORPORATION. ONE BOILER, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 93NHP. MINED. 34 MEN LOST. (TH, SIBI & WW2SL).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.307 N,0 58.592 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARGUS wreck located?

The ARGUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.307 N,0 58.592 E.

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

The ARGUS lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.307 N,0 58.592 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGUS?

The seabed around the ARGUS lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ARGUS sink?

The ARGUS sank on Nov 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARGUS discovered?

The wreck of the ARGUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARGUS belong to?

The ARGUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARGUS?

The ARGUS had a tonnage of 661 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGUS?

The ARGUS is classified as a steam ship.

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