Argyle (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Argyle (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 58.836 N,5 36.181 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 130 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ARGYLE (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1185 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 1, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 1.4.18 REFERRED TO IN U BOAT TELEGRAM FROM LARNE, GIVING POSN 545800N, 053700W APPROX. NCA. 23.7.69 INS NDW (PA). NC 2724. 16.12.69 INS NDW (PA). NE 2198. SAME POSN AS 'ARDGLASS' [WK NO.5190] H5983/82 26.10.82 WK SHOWN IN 545850N, 053607W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 14 [1982]. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
PRESUMED TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, BUT NO REFERENCE IN WW1SL OR DER KRIEG ZUR SEE.
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