Bantry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bantry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.036 N,0 46.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.600600
  • Longitude: -0.768150
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANTRY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 602
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1977

Surveying Details

H2520/34 12.4.34 SEARCH MADE IN THE VICINITY OVER AN AREA OF APPROX 5 SQUARE MILES. NO TRACE OF WK WAS FOUND. (TH, 12.4.34). H1098/37 8.3.37 CHARTED AS NDW IN 503600N, 004600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F016. 25.3.40 NOW CHARTED AS NDW ON NC 2012. H5808/55 27.2.56 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2045. H6667/57 28.4.61 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN ON ASDIC SWEEP OF AREA. (HMS DALRYMPLE, SURVEY [K2007/3], 1958). SUNK 3.5M W OF OWERS LTV. (DODS). 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK PA 15MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 29.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. PRESUMED OUTSIDE AREA TO NORTH. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1652. H4822/75 23.3.77 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). HH091/003/01 30.9.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1003A). NCA. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (MMT, HI 1498). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROSSBANK, EX-WESTFORD '17. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J KELLY, W CLINT & SIR SAMUEL KELLY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR POOLE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS CARDITO. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BANTRY wreck located?

The BANTRY wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.036 N,0 46.089 W.

How deep is the BANTRY and where exactly is it located?

The BANTRY lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.036 N,0 46.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANTRY?

The seabed around the BANTRY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the BANTRY sink?

The BANTRY sank on Mar 25, 1934.

When was the wreck of the BANTRY discovered?

The wreck of the BANTRY was discovered in 1934.

What country did the BANTRY belong to?

The BANTRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BANTRY carrying?

The BANTRY was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the BANTRY?

The BANTRY had a tonnage of 602 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANTRY?

The BANTRY is classified as a steam ship.

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