Hms Argyll Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms argyll Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.993 N,2 23.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.433217
  • Longitude: -2.393217
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARGYLL
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 10850
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Argyll is an underwater shipwreck located off the Scottish coast near the Bell Rock area in the North Sea at coordinates 56 25.993 N, 2 23.593 W. Historical hydrographic surveys and search operations confirm that the wreck has been well flattened by the sea and action of the waves, with surviving wreckage largely confined to shallow gulleys and covered by rocks. Modern hydrographic assessments indicate the site does not pose a hazard above the surrounding natural reef, and the charted status has been updated accordingly.

Surveying Details

H2501/19 24.3.19 POSN 562600N, 022330W. (SNO GRANTON). INS ON CHARTS. H7848/19 14.10.19 WK CORRECTLY CHARTED. (NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD). 29.3.23 AMEND TO DW. ERASE WRECK ON 2182B. H1310/82/32 13.10.82 SEARCHED FOR 25.9.82 AROUND W SIDE OF BELL ROCK. ONLY PARTS FOUND WERE V SHALLOW, IN GULLEYS, TOWARDS THE REEF AND COVERED BY ROCKS. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN WELL FLATTENED BY THE SEA. HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT ANY WRECKAGE STANDS HIGH ENOUGH TO BE MORE OF A DANGER TO SHIPPING THAN THE REEF ITSELF. (W MURNEY, 3.10.82 & 23.10.82). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. HH091/152/01 17.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DCS3 NOT USED DUE TO SHALLOW WATER. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

A 'DEVONSHIRE' CLASS CRUISER. BUILT IN 1904 BY SCOTTS, GREENLOCK. 23 BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. 4 X 7.5 INCH, 6 X 6 INCH, 20 X 3PDR 5 X MACHINE GUNS, 2 TORPEDO TUBES. FITTED WITH 6665 TONS ARMOUR PLATE. BECAME TOTAL LOSS AFTER FOUNDERING ON BELL ROCK DURING NIGHT EXERCISES. THE LIGHT WAS BLACKED OUT. PASSAGE DEVONPORT FOR SCAPA FLOW. ALL 655 CREW RESCUED BY DESTROYERS. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARGYLL wreck located?

The HMS ARGYLL wreck is located at coordinates 56 25.993 N,2 23.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARGYLL?

The seabed around the HMS ARGYLL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARGYLL sink?

The HMS ARGYLL sank on Oct 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARGYLL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARGYLL was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS ARGYLL belong to?

The HMS ARGYLL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARGYLL?

The HMS ARGYLL had a tonnage of 10850 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARGYLL?

The HMS ARGYLL is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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