Argus (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Argus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.902 N,10 52.298 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.731700
  • Longitude: 10.871633
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ARGUS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Tonnage 632
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H9563/19 15.12.19 WK WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 544418N, 105318E IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FLAG, AND G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.15S, LAID 50 AND 100MTRS RESPECTIVELY FROM WK. (COPENHAGEN NM 54/3176/19). - NM 2303/19. H1543/21 11.3.21 POSN NOW 544354N, 105248E. (COPENHAGEN NM 9/456/21). BR STD. H7119/21 21.11.21 AMENDED TO WK 12.1MTRS. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 45/2338/21). - NM.. H3050/71 14.8.80 TO BE EXPUNGED. WK COULD NOT BE FOUND. (DANISH NM 1021/80). BR STD. HH333/710/01 28.10.92 WK, STANDING ABOUT 3MTRS ABOVE SEABED LEVEL, REPORTED IN 544356.5N,105203E. WILL BE EXAM'D SHORTLY. (DANISH NM 1366(T)/92). NCA YET. HH333/710/01 16.6.94 NOW USC 10.1MTRS [5FMS 3FT] [DATA AS ABOVE REPEATED]. (DANISH NM 770/94). - NM 2215/94. SEP 2015/000224411 16.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 12.3MTRS IN 5443.902N, 1052.298E [WGD] ON DANISH 142. [ED22, OCT 2015]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE AND SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE LUBECK FOR CHRISTIANIA. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 43.902 N,10 52.298 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARGUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.902 N,10 52.298 E.

How deep is the ARGUS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 43.902 N,10 52.298 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGUS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ARGUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ARGUS (PROBABLY) sink?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 30, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ARGUS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ARGUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ARGUS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ARGUS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the ARGUS (PROBABLY)?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 632 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGUS (PROBABLY)?

The ARGUS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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