Conargo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Conargo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.703 N,5 11.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.078383
  • Longitude: -5.199667
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONARGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 4312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H351/20 1.4.18 H351/20 1.4.18 POSN 533800N, 044900W BUT LATER GIVEN AS 533300N, 045000W. (U-BOAT TELS, LIVERPOOL AP). H8203/19 H8203/19 [NO DATE] SUNK 12M W BY N FROM CALF OF MAN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 540200N, 051000W. BA 1824A. 1925 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NE 1825A. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 45. H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 540442N, 051154W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83.6 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. SEABED OF SOFT GREY MUD. SUBSTANTIAL WRECK. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 13.75MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI NO 51/74). INS AS WK 79MTRS. BR STD. H5982/82 4.8.83 H5982/82 4.8.83 BAD WK SHOWN IN 540445N, 051152W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C13, [1983]. HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 LOCATED IN 5404.703N, 0511.980W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 10MTRS. (GARDLINE, VIA A CORKILL). INTACT AND UPRIGHT. HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- GERMAN VESSEL, 'ALTONA'. BUILT IN 1902 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSH. GES. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 471NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-96, 12M W BY N CALF OF MAN. 9 OF 10 CREW LOST. PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL. (DODS & WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS). BUT WAS REPD TO HAVE REMAINED AFLOAT AND AGAIN TORPEDOED WHILST UNDER TOW OFF HOLYHEAD.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, HATCHES ON DCS3

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FAQ

Where is the CONARGO wreck located?

The CONARGO wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.703 N,5 11.98 W.

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

The CONARGO lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 4.703 N,5 11.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONARGO?

The seabed around the CONARGO lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the CONARGO sink?

The CONARGO sank on Mar 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CONARGO discovered?

The wreck of the CONARGO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CONARGO belong to?

The CONARGO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONARGO?

The CONARGO had a tonnage of 4312 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONARGO?

The CONARGO is classified as a steam ship.

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