Ardgantoch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardgantoch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.792 N,0 32.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.629867
  • Longitude: -0.541433
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGANTOCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.2 m
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 55
Tonnage 841
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2001

Surveying Details

H4531/17 MASTS VISIBLE ABOVE HW IN 543800N, 003230W. - FNM 457/17. H4653/18 10.8.18 NO LONGER CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNE). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW IN 543800N, 003230W ON 1191. 3.4.74 AMEND T USC 28MTRS. NC 134. H2534/74 5.12.79 WKS IN 543748N, 003234W & 543744N, 003242W. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). H6331/87 7.2.89 EXAM'D 7.7.88 IN 543747N, 003223W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS APPROX. LIES 055/235 DEG, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE WITH A MAST-LIKE OBJECT ON THE SEABED TO THE NE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/13 18.3.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'ARGANTOCH' FROM MAKER'S NUMBER ON STEERING PEDESTAL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). HH100/351/17 27.4.01 AFT ENGINED COASTER LYING ON PORT SIDE. THE TWO HOLDS HAVE COLLAPSED. SINGLE BOILER EASILY MADE OUT, ENGINE SEEMS TO BE FURTHER OVER, CRANK IS CLEARLY SHOWING. BOW VERY INTACT AND LIES ON PORT SIDE. WHITE CHEESE TYPE WEDGES OF A SUBSTANCE ARE SCATTERED ABOUT THE STERN. ?EXPLOSIVES AND BEST LEFT ALONE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY FERGUSON BROS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARDGANTOCK COASTERS LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE PURFLEET FOR INVERNESS. CARGO NAVIGATIONAL BUOYS. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH HMS TARTAR. NO MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGANTOCH wreck located?

The ARDGANTOCH wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.792 N,0 32.486 W.

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

The ARDGANTOCH lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.792 N,0 32.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGANTOCH?

The seabed around the ARDGANTOCH lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ARDGANTOCH sink?

The ARDGANTOCH sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARDGANTOCH discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGANTOCH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARDGANTOCH belong to?

The ARDGANTOCH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARDGANTOCH?

The ARDGANTOCH had a tonnage of 841 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDGANTOCH?

The ARDGANTOCH is classified as a steam ship.

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