Argonaut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Argonaut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.94 N,4 24.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.132333
  • Longitude: -4.401500
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGONAUT
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 121.2 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 4826
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

5.6.18 SUNK IN 490800N, 042400W. (U BOAT FILE). [SEE ALSO WK 22751]. H1271/80 9.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 490800N, 042400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 22.11.94 SHOWN AS WK USC 50MTRS IN 490800N, 042400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN, 1:345,0000]. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS IN 4907.940N, 0424.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 483NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JASON NAVIGATION CORPORATION. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS). PASSAGE FROM NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-82. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

See Also: 22751

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FAQ

Where is the ARGONAUT wreck located?

The ARGONAUT wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,4 24.09 W.

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

The ARGONAUT lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.94 N,4 24.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGONAUT?

The seabed around the ARGONAUT lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the ARGONAUT sink?

The ARGONAUT sank on Jun 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ARGONAUT discovered?

The wreck of the ARGONAUT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARGONAUT belong to?

The ARGONAUT belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ARGONAUT?

The ARGONAUT had a tonnage of 4826 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGONAUT?

The ARGONAUT is classified as a steam ship.

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