Ardgarry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardgarry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.945 N,5 13.506 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.899083
  • Longitude: -5.225100
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGARRY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 4.2
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 112
Tonnage 798
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1962
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2005

Surveying Details

PREVIOULY THOUGHT TO BE 'WESTWOOD.' SEE [65687]. H1310/82/21 3.8.82 H1310/82/21 3.8.82 WK IN 495404N, 051324W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (S N GLINSKI, 15.7.82). AMEND TO WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 8.4.05 HH091/059/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4953.945N, 0513.506W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.1 IN GEN DEPTH 79.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 9.5MTRS. LIES 122/292 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED, BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.12.05 2.12.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A MV WITH TWO HATCHES AND 'GOAL-POST' DERRICKS. APPEARANCE AGREES WITH DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHIP. CONSIDER THIS TO BE ARDGARRY. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/22 27.4.06 HH100/351/22 27.4.06 DIVED & IDENTIFIED AS ARDGARRY FROM MAKERS PLATE SHOWING 'JAMES LAMBERT & CO, SHIPBUILDERS, GREENOCK & PORT GLASGOW, SHIP ENGINEERS, SHIP OR BUILD NO.388 - 1957.' CARGO OF COAL. RAILINGS IN GOOD CONDITION. (G POUND, TELECON 27.4.06) NCA. 5.6.06 5.6.06 TELEGRAPH RECOVERED, MARKED 'ARDGARRY'. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY JAMES LAMONT & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P MACCALLUM & SONS LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BRITISH POLAR ENGINES LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. WAS SEEN PASSING THE LIZARD AND THEN VANISHED. BROKEN LIFEBOATS WERE WASHED UP, ONE AT SCILLY THE OTHER AT LAND'S END. (SIBI).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED, BROKEN WK, BOWS W, ?HOLDS BROKEN TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGARRY wreck located?

The ARDGARRY wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.945 N,5 13.506 W.

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

The ARDGARRY lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.945 N,5 13.506 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGARRY?

The seabed around the ARDGARRY lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the ARDGARRY sink?

The ARDGARRY sank on Dec 29, 1962.

When was the wreck of the ARDGARRY discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGARRY was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ARDGARRY belong to?

The ARDGARRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDGARRY carrying?

The ARDGARRY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARDGARRY?

The ARDGARRY had a tonnage of 798 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDGARRY?

The ARDGARRY is classified as a motor vessel.

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