Bard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.75 N,5 22.234 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.312500
  • Longitude: -5.370567
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 10.3
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Surveying Details

H5530/18 7.10.18 H5530/18 7.10.18 WK WITH MAST VISIBLE IN 501930N, 052150W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1159/18. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 28.8.28 AMENDED TO DW PA 1918. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 777. H5872/52 19.11.53 H5872/52 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2959/73 5.4.73 H2959/73 5.4.73 FOUND POSSIBLE WK USING MAGNETOMETER IN 501840N, 052206W USING DECCA. NOTHING FOUND IN 501930N, 052150W. (MR GILES, 3.4.73). AMEND TO USC 20MTRS [11FMS] IN NEW POSN. BR STD. H2959/73 16.5.73 H2959/73 16.5.73 DEPTH 28.9MTRS IN 32.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SHINGLE & SHELL. NAME ON RECOVERED SPOON COULD BE BARD. LYING NE/SW. WK IS OPENED UP AND FLATTENED WITH NO SIGN OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. GREAT DEAL OF HULL PLATING GONE. HIGHEST PART IS BOILER ALL METAL. VERY OLD AND ROTTEN. STERN AND BOWS ABOUT 6 TO 8FT HIGH. NO SILTING. CAST IRON PROP 4 BLADES. WK HEAVILY SALVED OF NON FERROUS METALS. SOME METAL RUBBLE CLOSE SE. (MR GILES, 2.5.73). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 18.5.78 18.5.78 AMENDED TO WK 28.5MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2565. HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 NOT LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). NCA. HH100/351/19 18.12.02 HH100/351/19 18.12.02 DIVED IN 5018.745N, 0522.237W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 30MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND. A SMALL, WELL-SALVAGED WK. RETAINS OVERALL SHAPE THOUGH ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE AND THE MAJORITY OF THE HULL PLATES DETACHED. BOILER IS THE HIGHEST POINT. (G J LOCKETT). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 21.3.11 IN 5018.750N, 0522.234W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.19 IN GEN DEPTH 32.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 10.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 4.51MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-JENS MEINICH. BUILT IN 1892 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, KRISTIANSAND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 79NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR HENNEBONT. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY U-60. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL SALVAGED AND COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.75 N,5 22.234 W.

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

The BARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.75 N,5 22.234 W.

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

The seabed around the BARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the BARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 11, 1917.

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

The wreck of the BARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials,coal.

What was the tonnage of the BARD (POSSIBLY)?

The BARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 709 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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