Barnsley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barnsley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 35.825 N,7 15.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.597083
  • Longitude: -7.264333
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
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2013

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.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

TWO SMALL CONTACTS

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FAQ

Where is the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 35.825 N,7 15.86 W.

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

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 55 35.825 N,7 15.86 W.

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

The seabed around the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1917.

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

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

What country did the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 144 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The BARNSLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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