Ardbeg (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardbeg (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.217 N,3 45.828 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.036950
  • Longitude: -3.763800
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDBEG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 136
Tonnage 227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.6,
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Surveying Details

H5043/70 26.1.71 FASTENER IN 540212N, 034545W. POSN BY DECCA. (NETH HO). NCA. HH100/351/05 7.8.92 WK LOCATED 21.6.92 IN 540215N, 034513W. LIES N/S. WK IS UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT. BOW STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS OFF SEABED AND STUMP OF FOREMAST STANDS AN EXTRA 4MTRS HIGH. IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. TO BE FURTHER EXAM'D. (K HURLEY). INS AS USC 30MTRS. - NM 2626/92. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 EXAM'D 16.5.96 IN 540213.0N, 034549.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.2, FOUL 32.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 136/316 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. AT THE S END THE BOW APPEARS TO HAVE A SNAGGED FISHING NET ATTACHED. (GARDLINE, HI 706). BR STD. HH100/351/12 7.10.96 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE A SMALL SS, PROBABLY A COASTER. APPEARS TO LIE BOWS N. NO MASTS PROTRUDING FROM HULL. APPROX LENGTH 110 FEET, BEAM 27 FEET. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION MADE BUT IS PROBABLY 'ARDBEG'. (K HURLEY).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY UB57 32 MILES N 0.5 E OF LIVERPOOL BAR LT VESSEL. PASSAGE WARRINGTON FOR LARNE. CARGO SODA ASH.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 2.217 N,3 45.828 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.217 N,3 45.828 W.

How deep is the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 2.217 N,3 45.828 W.

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

The seabed around the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 7, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDBEG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ARDBEG (PROBABLY)?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 227 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDBEG (PROBABLY)?

The ARDBEG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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