Ardglass (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardglass (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.702 N,5 49.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.595033
  • Longitude: -5.821233
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 40
Tonnage 778
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 4, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK 4 MILES E FROM S ARKLOW LTV. (WWISL). SUNK 4 MILES SSW OF S ARKLOW LTV. (LL WW1). H0109/45 9.4.45 H0109/45 9.4.45 WEST APPS LIST WAGO. POSN 523530N, 055000W. AUBD 319/91 VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT. L 200FT, B 50FT, H 24FT. DIRN 045/225DEGS. (C IN C WA). POSITION ACCURATE. 21.11.72 21.11.72 INS AS USCPA 15FMS. NE 1410. 9.11.77 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 27MTRS. NC 1787. 17.11.78 17.11.78 AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. (HEIGHT KNOWN). NC 1410. H1950/76 10.11.80 H1950/76 10.11.80 EXAM'D 23.4.80 IN 523541N, 054912W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.5 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LYING NE/SW, APPROX. LENGTH ABOUT 45MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD. 4.5.07 4.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5235.702N, 0549.274W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 040/220 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH SCOUR AT EACH END. RETAIN AS WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY G BROWN & CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LANG & FULTON LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR BELFAST. CARGO STEEL. CAPTURED BY UC-65 & SUNK BY BOMBS. (SII & WW1SL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, SCOUR CLOSE TO ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.702 N,5 49.274 W.

How deep is the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 52 35.702 N,5 49.274 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY)?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 778 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY)?

The ARDGLASS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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