Argyllshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Argyllshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.01 S,60 53.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.100167
  • Longitude: -60.884333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARGYLLSHIRE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 737
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1893
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.2.70 WRECKED ON FLAT JASON. NCA, POSN 510600S, 605230W FOR FILING ONLY. 6.12.91 NO ADDITIONAL DETAIL GIVEN. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON FLAT JASON. CREW ROWED TO CARCASS ISLAND. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ARGYLLSHIRE wreck located?

The ARGYLLSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.01 S,60 53.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARGYLLSHIRE?

The seabed around the ARGYLLSHIRE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ARGYLLSHIRE sink?

The ARGYLLSHIRE sank on Jun 17, 1893.

When was the wreck of the ARGYLLSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the ARGYLLSHIRE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ARGYLLSHIRE belong to?

The ARGYLLSHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARGYLLSHIRE?

The ARGYLLSHIRE had a tonnage of 737 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARGYLLSHIRE?

The ARGYLLSHIRE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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