Ardmore (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ardmore (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.825 N,7 0.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.913750
  • Longitude: -7.001717
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARDMORE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 159
Tonnage 1304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1917
Scour Dimensions 092.0,,000.9,332.0
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 13M WSW FROM CONINGBEG LTV. H351/20 INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 515412N, 065545W. BR STD. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. 13.3.78 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. NC 2049. H1933/79 10.4.81 EXAM'D 25.9.80 IN 515445N, 070011.4W [OSI] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 65 MTRS. DCS3 HT 8 MTRS, LENGTH 92 MTRS. LYING 150/330 DEGS. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC RESPONSE. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 57 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000158051 7.8.14 EXAM'D 20.5.13 IN 5154.825N, 0700.102W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.7 IN GEN DEPTH 65.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP EXTENDS 92MTRS TOWARDS 332 DEGS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. MAINLY BROKEN DOWN. SEVERAL HIGH POINTS AT THE BOWS. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_01, INFOMAR). HULL DOWN AND VIRTUALLY FULLY BURIED. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 59MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, HULL DOWN, HIGH POINTS AT BOW

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FAQ

Where is the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.825 N,7 0.103 W.

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

The ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.825 N,7 0.103 W.

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

The seabed around the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 13, 1917.

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

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

What country did the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The ARDMORE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1304 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDMORE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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