Largo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Largo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.659 N,5 7.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.077650
  • Longitude: -5.124167
Wreck Depth 87 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LARGO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 65
Tonnage 1764
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Surveying Details

5.12.18 M10818,M11557 & M11252 2,4 & 5.12.18 MASTER OF 'LARGO' GAVE POSITIONS OF SINKING AS 10 OR 12M W OF CALF OF MAN, OR 535900N, 050900W APPROX. H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524. CONTACT LENGTH 120FT, HEIGHT 25FT. (?LARGO). H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WRECK LOCATED IN 540436N, 0050718W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88.5 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. SEABED OF SOFT GREY MUD. DCS 3HT 5.7MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 90FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 87MTRS. - NM 395/75. H5982/82 4.8.83 H5982/82 4.8.83 WK SHOWN IN 540437N, 050653W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C13, [1983]. H2057/82 17.1.84 H2057/82 17.1.84 EXAM'D 30.9.83 IN 540439N, 050723W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.6MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LARGE WK GIVING GOOD SONAR RETURN FROM S, POOR FROM NW. LYING ON ITS SIDE, ORIENTATED 065/245 DEGS. SEPARATE SMALL AREAS OF WRECKAGE LIE N & S OF MAIN WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). RETAIN WK 87MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELTON SS COMPANY LTD. SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES, 193HP. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR SCAPA FLOW. TORPEDOED BY U105. SANK WITHIN 10 MINUTES. (WW1SL, SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 4.659 N,5 7.45 W
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FAQ

Where is the LARGO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.659 N,5 7.45 W.

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

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 87 meters and is located at coordinates 54 4.659 N,5 7.45 W.

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

The seabed around the LARGO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the LARGO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 27, 1918.

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

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

What country did the LARGO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LARGO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LARGO (POSSIBLY)?

The LARGO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1764 tons.

What type of wreck is the LARGO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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