Argyll Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Argyll Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.152 N,5 6.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.019200
  • Longitude: -5.100300
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGYLL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1893
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Argyll is an underwater shipwreck located off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 55 1.152 N, 5 6.018 W. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was beached and became a constructive total loss before breaking apart in shallow water on rough ground close to the shore. The site features an average water depth of 3 to 4 meters, with structural descriptions noting that the wreck is well broken and scattered over a large area. The only major identifiable structural component remaining is the propeller shaft, which measures approximately 6 to 7 meters in length, lies at right angles to the shore, and stands about 1 meter off the bottom as the highest part of the remains. Modern multibeam surveys conducted in 2017 did not locate the wreck, leading authorities to amend its status as dead.

Surveying Details

H1287/75 26.8.75 WK LOCATED & IDENTIFIED IN 550057N, 050533W. (P.C.MILLER, LTR DTD 18.8.75) H1281/77 18.4.77 FINALLY LOCATED THIS WK SCATTERED OVER A LARGE AREA OF SHALLOW WATER ON ROUGH GROUND CLOSE TO SHORE. AVERAGE DEPTH OF WATER 3-4MTRS. ONLY REAL IDENTIFIABLE PART OF WK IS THE PROP SHAFT WHICH LIES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SHORE APPROX 6-7MTRS IN LENGTH. THIS IS THE HIGHEST PART STANDING ABOUT 1MTR OFF THE BOTTOM. ESTIMATED POSN 550109N, 050557W. (P C MILLER, DTD 28.1.77). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1285/82/226 19.11.82 BEACHED IN REPD POSN & BECAME CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (P.C.MILLER, DTD 6.11.82). NCA. SEP 2017/000036782 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017. (MMT, HI 1509). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1886 BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARGYLL STEAMSHIP CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR STRANRAER. GROUNDED IN FOG NEAR MILLEUR PT, WAS REFLOATED BUT FOUND TO BE LISTING DANGEROUSLY & SO WAS BEACHED AGAIN. ABANDONED AS CTL. (P C MILLER, SIBI & CLYDE SHIPWRECKS, MOIR & CRAWFORD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGYLL wreck located?

The ARGYLL wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.152 N,5 6.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGYLL?

The seabed around the ARGYLL lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ARGYLL sink?

The ARGYLL sank on Sep 17, 1893.

When was the wreck of the ARGYLL discovered?

The wreck of the ARGYLL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ARGYLL belong to?

The ARGYLL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARGYLL carrying?

The ARGYLL was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ARGYLL?

The ARGYLL had a tonnage of 224 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGYLL?

The ARGYLL is classified as a steam ship.

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