Argonaut (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Argonaut (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.569 N,4 17.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.142817
  • Longitude: -4.288433
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 121.2 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 8.4
Shadow Height 2
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 other
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

5.6.18 SUNK IN 490800N, 042400W. (U BOAT FILE). SUNK IN 491200N, 064500W. (LL WW1). 14.4.78 SHOWN AS UNKNOWN WK 90MTRS IN 490837.8N, 041712W IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN, ?FRENCH CHART). INS AS WK 49FMS. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 28.6.99 EUR POSN: 4908.629N, 0417.216W. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN IN 4908.569N, 0417.306W [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 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA FOR ?. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.569 N,4 17.306 W.

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

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.569 N,4 17.306 W.

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

The seabed around the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 5, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)?

The ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4826 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGONAUT (POSSIBLY)?

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

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