Argus 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Argus 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.233 N,1 39.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.970550
  • Longitude: 1.664167
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGUS 5
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2000

Surveying Details

23.12.72 SANK IN 505800N, 014000E. (LLOYDS 210). NAVEAM 551/72 ISSUED. 13.1.73 SANK ABT 3.5M NE OF CAP BLANC NEZ IN 25-30 MTRS. (LLOYDS 211). H5493/69 14.3.73 WK 8FMS 1FT IN 505814N, 013951E. (BREST NM 73/06/11, WIMPEY LAB). - NM 659/73. H5493/69 20.8.73 WK AMENDED TO 11FMS [20MTRS] WITH G CAN LT BUOY QKFLG WITH RAREFL CLOSE W. (BREST NM 73/27/03). - NM 1753/73. H5493/69 18.6.74 AMENDED BUOY TO A BROWN AND RED CAN QKFLR WITH RA REFL CLOSE WNW OF WK. (BREST NM 74.21.10). - NM 1237/74. 20.12.74 BUOY REPD MISSING. NAVEAM 425/74 ISSUED. H4984/74 9.2.77 WK SALVAGED, BUOY REMOVED. (AV CHERBOURG NO 45/77 & BREST NM 77 05 30). DELETED. AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. H4908/79 9.4.80 TUG SALVED & BACK IN SERVICE, RENAMED. (MR CROTHALL, 9.4.80).

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FAQ

Where is the ARGUS 5 wreck located?

The ARGUS 5 wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.233 N,1 39.85 E.

How deep is the ARGUS 5 and where exactly is it located?

The ARGUS 5 lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.233 N,1 39.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGUS 5?

The seabed around the ARGUS 5 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ARGUS 5 sink?

The ARGUS 5 sank on Dec 22, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ARGUS 5 discovered?

The wreck of the ARGUS 5 was discovered in 1972.

What type of wreck is the ARGUS 5?

The ARGUS 5 is classified as a tug.

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