Ardglass Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardglass Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.373 N,5 35.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.956217
  • Longitude: -5.586650
Wreck Depth 134.07 m
Water Depth 148 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGLASS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 117.9
Sonar Width 22.2
Shadow Height 13.9
Orientation 96
Tonnage 4617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

M17300 5.4.18 WK IN 545800N, 053700W (PA) OR 6M E OF THE MAIDENS. (B.O.T. MASTER). 1.4.18 POSN 545800N, 053700W. SUNK BY U BOAT. (COMMODORE LARNE, TELECON). 23.7.69 INS AS NDW PA. NC 2724. H3671/72 21.7.72 WK BELIEVED TO BE ARDGLASS FOUND IN 545722N, 053506W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 133 IN GEN DEPTH 145MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN 1/72). H3671/72 20.2.73 POSN BY HIFIX [2 LOP]. NO SCOUR. SEABED SLIGHTLY RIPPLED HARD SAND. LIES 270/090 DEGS. ABOUT 350FT LONG. (HMS FAWN, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 133MTRS. - NM 658/73. H5982/82 16.11.82 THREE WKS SHOWN IN 545700N, 053509W; 545720N, 053508W AND 545730N, 053506W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 14, [1982]. NCA. 23.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5457.370N, 0535.164W. NE 2198. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 EXAM'D 20.01.17; IN 5457.373N, 0535.199W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 134.07MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 148MTRS, LENGTH 117.9MTRS, WIDTH 22.2MTRS, HEIGHT 13.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 096/276 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1508). AMEND NDW 134MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY RUSSELL & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 474NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARDGARRY STEAMSHIP CO. PASSAGE CLYDE FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN. TORPEDOED, THEN CAPTURED & SUNK WITH BOMBS BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-31. 6 LIVES LOST. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS & DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGLASS wreck located?

The ARDGLASS wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.373 N,5 35.199 W.

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

The ARDGLASS lies at a depth of about 134.07 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.373 N,5 35.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGLASS?

The seabed around the ARDGLASS lies at approximately 148 meters deep.

When did the ARDGLASS sink?

The ARDGLASS sank on Apr 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARDGLASS discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGLASS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARDGLASS belong to?

The ARDGLASS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDGLASS carrying?

The ARDGLASS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARDGLASS?

The ARDGLASS had a tonnage of 4617 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDGLASS?

The ARDGLASS is classified as a steam ship.

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