Baron Ailsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baron ailsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.936 N,1 10.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.298933
  • Longitude: 1.173667
Wreck Depth 19.32 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON AILSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.7 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 125.1
Sonar Width 37.5
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 177
Tonnage 3656
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1940
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,000.1,258.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0213/40 27.2.40 PFNM 509/40 ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS DW IN 531818N, 011000E. - NM 1179/40. H0259/40 14.6.41 LOCATED IN 531752N, 011036E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. OROPESA SWEEP FOULED AT 12FT. LIES 320/140 DEG WITH HEAVY LIST TO PORT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 4.6.41). AMEND TO WK 0.5FM. - NM 1451/41. H0259/40 18.10.48 EXAM'D IN 531832N, 011021E USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 2327/48. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED 0.15M SE OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/565/01 3.12.92 EXAM'D 13.10.92 IN 531754.2N, 011030.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1, FOUL AT 17.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.3MTR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. AREA OF LARGE BROKEN DEBRIS LYING 180/000 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). - NM 45/93. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5317.936N, 0110.420E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 125.1MTRS, WIDTH 37.5MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 177/357 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10MTRS, 0.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 258 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 250HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE ALGIERS FOR THE TEES. CARGO 6800 TONS IRON ORE. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF LARGE BROKEN DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.936 N,1 10.42 E
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FAQ

Where is the BARON AILSA wreck located?

The BARON AILSA wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.936 N,1 10.42 E.

How deep is the BARON AILSA and where exactly is it located?

The BARON AILSA lies at a depth of about 19.32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.936 N,1 10.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON AILSA?

The seabed around the BARON AILSA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the BARON AILSA sink?

The BARON AILSA sank on Feb 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BARON AILSA discovered?

The wreck of the BARON AILSA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BARON AILSA belong to?

The BARON AILSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON AILSA carrying?

The BARON AILSA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BARON AILSA?

The BARON AILSA had a tonnage of 3656 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON AILSA?

The BARON AILSA is classified as a steam ship.

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