Armagh Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Armagh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.515 N,3 7.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.525250
  • Longitude: -3.118000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARMAGH
Type liner
Flag NZ
Length 161.8 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 12269
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 22, 2025

Surveying Details

H8616/23 19.12.23 ST IN 533130N, 030700W CLOSE N OF B CAN BUOY NO C6, CROSBY CHANNEL. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE S. (MERSEY DKS & HR BD 17.12.23). - NM 2073/23. H81/24 3.1.24 BUOY MOVED APPROX 0.5C EAST. (TH). - NM 99/24. H1561/25 4.3.25 WK DESTROYED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH & MDHB). - NM 454/25. 19.4.73 SALVAGE ASSOCIATION ACTED AS BOARDS AGENTS FOR CARGO. SALVAGE ASSOCIATION TO SALVE CARGO ON BEHALF OF UNDERWRITERS. WK DESTROYED. DEPTH UNKNOWN. POSN 533130N, 030703W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN SURVEY K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951. 21.10.11 CONTACT LOCATED IN 5331.503N, 0307.148W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 18.3MTRS. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 1345). NFS. POSSIBLY THIS WRECK. NCA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNION SS CO. VESSEL GROUNDED ON SUBMERGED WALL. DID NOT SINK BUT THE HEAVY CARGO CAUSED HER TO BREAK & BECOME A TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ADELAIDE. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the ARMAGH wreck located?

The ARMAGH wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.515 N,3 7.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARMAGH?

The seabed around the ARMAGH lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ARMAGH sink?

The ARMAGH sank on Dec 16, 1923.

When was the wreck of the ARMAGH discovered?

The wreck of the ARMAGH was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ARMAGH belong to?

The ARMAGH belonged to NZ.

What was the tonnage of the ARMAGH?

The ARMAGH had a tonnage of 12269 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARMAGH?

The ARMAGH is classified as a liner.

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