Aragon (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aragon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 20.05 N,29 48.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.334167
  • Longitude: 29.811000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name ARAGON (PROBABLY)
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 156.4 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 9588
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H9710/19 20.12.19 WK IN 311930N, 294855E APPROX, OR 9.5M N OF GREAT PASS BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H6287/37 3.4.37 AMEND POSN TO 344DEG, 8.9M FROM RAS-EL-TIN LT. (KEITH R.B.). BR STD. 8.5.75 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 312000N, 3294830E. 21.4.83 EUR POSN: 312006N, 294842E. 29.11.89 WGD POSN: 312000N, 294838E.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. QUARDUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 827HNP FOR 15KTS. HIRED AS TROOP TRANSPORT TO TAKE REINFORCEMENTS TO GENERAL ALLENBY'S ARMY IN PALASTINE. WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER ALEXANDRIA HARBOUR BUT WAS LATER ORDERED OUTSIDE TO ANCHOR WITHOUT PROTECTION. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 610 LIVES. (DODS, LL WW1, WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ARAGON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 20.05 N,29 48.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAGON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARAGON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ARAGON (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARAGON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARAGON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARAGON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARAGON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ARAGON (PROBABLY)?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9588 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARAGON (PROBABLY)?

The ARAGON (PROBABLY) is classified as a liner.

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