Argo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.273 N,1 25.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.721217
  • Longitude: 1.419450
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1720
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H7386/18 10.12.18 SUNK IN 504320N, 012544E. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). 5.2.19 NOW CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 504335N, 012542.5E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 12.22 AMEND TO DW ON CHARTS. 10.9.73 [OGB] POSN: 504331N, 012545E. NC 1892. 30.3.82 SHOWN AS USC 20MTRS ON FR 6795 [1979 EDN]. NE 2451. 11.6.85 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6682 [1985 EDN]. DELETED. R/P. H0024/87 14.1.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 31.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, IN 504319N, 012515E [EUR]. LIES IN TWO PARTS - 69 AND 30MTRS LONG, ORIENTATED 120/300DEGS. (BREST NM 87 52 29 & FR WK NO 21601090). CHART AS WK 31MTRS IN 504314N, 012516E [OGB]. - NM 477/88.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL). SUNK BY MINE 5M W BY N OF BOULOGNE BREAKWATER LIGHT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BOULOGNE TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGO wreck located?

The ARGO wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.273 N,1 25.167 E.

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

The ARGO lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.273 N,1 25.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGO?

The seabed around the ARGO lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ARGO sink?

The ARGO sank on Feb 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ARGO discovered?

The wreck of the ARGO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ARGO belong to?

The ARGO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARGO?

The ARGO had a tonnage of 1720 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGO?

The ARGO is classified as a steam ship.

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