Archon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Archon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.749 N,1 23.455 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.462483
  • Longitude: 1.390917
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCHON
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 109.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3511
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1933
Scour Dimensions 0180.0,,006.6,090
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6171/33 15.9.33 WRECK MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GP FL(2)G, 10SEC. (C IN C NORE & RAMSGATE CG). - TNM 1460/33. H7644/35 15.11.35 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 43FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 54FT. POSN 63DEG 2.52M FROM N MARGATE BN. (TH 14.11.35). INS AS WK 7FMS 1FT. BUOY DELETED. H4576/56 11.7.56 EXAM'D IN 512742N, 012330E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 39FT. GENERAL DEPTH 52FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 38FT. SCOUR 55FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 10.7.56). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 1FT. - NM 1980/56. H926/62 15.3.62 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 42FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 49FT. (ISS 1961). H351/67 25.1.67 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 46FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 50FT. (ISS 26.12.66). H4118/71 25.8.71 EXAM'D 24.5.71 IN 512743N, 012333E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 40FT, FOUL 41FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 43FT. SEABED 50FT. SCOUR TO 55FT. IN TWO PARTS WITH SMALL SCOUR. (PLA MAPLIN SWEEPING REPORT NO 4/71). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4118/71 4.5.77 EXAM'D IN 512743N, 012331 [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SMALL WK WITH 2 DETACHED PIECES CLOSE N. SWEPT CLEAR 12.7MTRS, FOUL 13.0MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 16.7MTRS. E/S DEPTH 12.9MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 20.9.76). BR STD. 10.11.82 INS SW 12.7 MTRS IN 512744N, 012333E. NC 1183. 5.3.07 EXAM'D 20.6.02 IN 5127.749N, 0123.455E [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 6.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 180MTRS E AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE S PORTION. SWEPT 22.4.03 CLEAR 12.8MTRS, FOUL 12.9MTRS. RETAIN SW 12.7MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 22.4.03). RETAIN SW 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000279977 20.11.24 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 25.06.24 BATHYMETRY DEEPER THAN LISTED. QC APPROVAL COMMENT IN PLA ROS READS WRECK INSPECTION & WATER COLUMN DATA - 12.77MTRS RECOMMEND RETAIN SWEPT WRECK 12.7MTRS CHART ACTION NCA
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-SLOTAAN, EX-AMELAND. BUILT IN 1916 BY ROTTERDAM D M, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OINOUSSAI. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER PLATE FOR LONDON. CARGO MAIZE. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

General Comments

SMALL WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.749 N,1 23.455 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARCHON wreck located?

The ARCHON wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.749 N,1 23.455 E.

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

The ARCHON lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.749 N,1 23.455 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCHON?

The seabed around the ARCHON lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ARCHON sink?

The ARCHON sank on Sep 6, 1933.

When was the wreck of the ARCHON discovered?

The wreck of the ARCHON was discovered in 1933.

What country did the ARCHON belong to?

The ARCHON belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ARCHON carrying?

The ARCHON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ARCHON?

The ARCHON had a tonnage of 3511 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCHON?

The ARCHON is classified as a steam ship.

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