Margo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Margo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 36 N,9 31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.600000
  • Longitude: -9.516667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGO
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01965/48 24.6.69 H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 473600N, 093100W. H4169/87 16.7.87 H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 31.10.47, SUNK ON 3.11.47 IN POSN 473600N, 093100W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION BY HMS ROEBUCK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 36 N,9 31 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARGO wreck located?

The MARGO wreck is located at coordinates 47 36 N,9 31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGO?

The seabed around the MARGO lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the MARGO sink?

The MARGO sank on Nov 3, 1947.

When was the wreck of the MARGO discovered?

The wreck of the MARGO was discovered in 1947.

What cargo was the MARGO carrying?

The MARGO was carrying armament,chemicals.