Barnsley (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Barnsley (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 35.825 N,7 15.86 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 53 m |
| Water Depth | 55 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 144 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 13, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 13M N OF INISHTRAHULL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 553800N, 071430W APPROX. NCA. H4847/75 2.2.77 H4847/75 2.2.77 LOCATED 21.10.76 IN 553550N, 071548W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS. SEABED FLAT, PROBABLY SAND. TWO SMALL BLOCKS CLOSE TOGETHER, EITHER BITS OF WRECKAGE OR BOULDERS. NOT FOUND BY E/S. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). INS AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD. 13.1.13 13.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5535.825N, 0715.860W. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 13, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES.
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- Amy Jane Wreck 1718 M
- Myrtle Branch Wreck 3723.2 M
- Myrtle Branch Wreck 6324.6 M
- Other Wreck 46762 7209.5 M
- Athenia Wreck 7389 M
- Cumberland Wreck 7947 M
- Other Wreck 46764 8122.8 M
- Other Wreck 50172 8204.7 M
- Other Wreck 46755 8423.2 M
- Tanker Wreck 50168 10691.5 M
General Comments
TWO SMALL CONTACTS