Ardgartan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ardgartan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 25.695 N,5 8.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.428250
  • Longitude: -5.143167
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGARTAN
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1919
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Surveying Details

H4400/19 7.6.19 STEAMER 'ARDGARTAN' IN 482546N, 050838W OR 400MTRS NE OF JUMENT LTHO, REPD BY FISHERMAN AT USHANT. (LLOYDS AGENT, BREST 7.5.19). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H4653/38 26.7.38 ST IN 482600N, 050900W, OR 318DEGS, 5.5C FROM LA JUMENT LT. (PARIS NM 27/1789). NE 2694. 14.4.78 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 5287 & FRENCH 6680. UNKNOWN WK IN 482545N, 050830W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 16.10.84 SS 'ARDGARTAN' IN 482545N, 050830W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585047). INS AS DW IN 482548N, 050830W. NC 2694. H1271/85 6.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 482542.5N, 050838W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. AMENDED TO DW PD IN 482543.5N, 050829.5W. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4825.695N, 0508.590W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGARTAN wreck located?

The ARDGARTAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 25.695 N,5 8.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGARTAN?

The seabed around the ARDGARTAN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ARDGARTAN sink?

The ARDGARTAN sank on Apr 14, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ARDGARTAN discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGARTAN was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the ARDGARTAN?

The ARDGARTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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