Argo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.165 N,4 17.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.219417
  • Longitude: -4.296700
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGO (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 1999

Surveying Details

22.1.77 SANK IN LAXEY BAY. (LL 21.1.77). NCA. H4083/72 27.1.77 SANK IN 541200N, 041730W APPROX. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (RAMSAY CG). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH100/351/01 30.6.89 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. LOCAL TRAWLERMEN STATE THAT THERE IS VIRTUALLY NOTHING LEFT OF THIS WK. (A CORKILL, 31.5.89). NCA. HH090/728/01 24.9.97 EXAM'D 11.7.97 IN 541309.9N, 041748.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR. DIFFUSE DCS3 SHADOW, POSSIBLE NETS ATTACHED. (NP 1008, HI 728). INS AS WK 26MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/13 6.11.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. PROVED TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. FOUND TO BE A SINGLE STEEL PLATE ABOUT 12 FEET BY 6 FEET, FOLDED OVER WITH RIVET HOLES AROUND THE EDGE. STANDS ABOUT 0.75MTRS HIGH FROM THE SEABED. NO NETS ATTACHED. DOUBT IF IT IS PART OF THE ARGO, ASSUME THAT IT IS AN ISOLATED OBSTRUCTION UNCONNECTED WITH ANY DEFINITE WK. (A CORKILL, FAX DTD 5.11.97). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE FISHING IN LAXEY BAY.

General Comments

SINGLE FOLDED PLATE WITH RIVET HOLES

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FAQ

Where is the ARGO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARGO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.165 N,4 17.802 W.

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

The ARGO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 54 13.165 N,4 17.802 W.

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

The seabed around the ARGO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ARGO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARGO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 19, 1977.

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

The wreck of the ARGO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ARGO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARGO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ARGO (POSSIBLY)?

The ARGO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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