Argo Delos (Stern Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Argo delos (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.391667
- Longitude: -7.067917
|
| Wreck Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Depth |
38 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GR |
| Length |
157.6 m |
| Width |
19.8 m |
| Draught |
9.4 |
| Sonar Length |
85 |
| Sonar Width |
17 |
| Shadow Height |
11.2 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
10392 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 2, 1960
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,009.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1960 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 25, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H5157/60 17.11.60 H5157/60 17.11.60 AGROUND AT TOR BEG, INISHTRAHULL. BROKE IN TWO. BOW PORTION SANK IN STRANDING POSN. AFTER SECTION SANK IN 22FMS IN 552336N, 070324W. (LL & VARIOUS MESSAGES). - NM 2865/60 & FNM 113/60. H2265/73 H2265/73 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 2811 & NM 1908/73. H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 SINKING POSN CONFIRMED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED IN 552342N, 070403W [?OSI]. LEAST DEPTH 29 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE ORIENTATED 100/280 DEG, WITH STERN W, IN SCOUR 49MTRS DEEP. (DR N SOTHY, 12.1.93). - NM 433/93. HH100/351/21 21.11.03 HH100/351/21 21.11.03 DIVED IN 5523.708N, 0704.120W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 14MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. STERN SECTION ONLY. LYING ON ITS SIDE AND STARTING TO COLLAPSE. PROPELLOR STILL IN PLACE. (C R POOLE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 30.4.07 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5523.500N, 0704.075W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 11.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. IN DEEP SCOUR. QUOTED GEN DEPTH PROBABLY REFERS TO BASE OF SCOUR. RETAIN AS WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 33.39MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 33MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
22.10.60 RAN AGROUND 22.10.60 ON TORR BEG, INISHTRAHULL, WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR CUBA. BROKE IN TWO ON 1.11.60 AND AFTER PART FLOATED FREE. THIS WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK BEFORE IT COULD BE BEACHED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W
Argo Delos (Stern Section) on Wreck Map
Argo Delos (Stern Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) wreck located?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W.
How deep is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 23.5 N,7 4.075 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?
The seabed around the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.
When did the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) sink?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 2, 1960.
When was the wreck of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1960.
What country did the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) belong to?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) belonged to GR.
What cargo was the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) carrying?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 10392 tons.
What type of wreck is the ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION)?
The ARGO DELOS (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
ON PORT SIDE, STERN SW, NO DEBRIS, IN DEEP SCOUR