Baron Ailsa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baron ailsa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.438 N,6 1.971 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.723967
  • Longitude: -6.032850
Wreck Depth 94.4 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1836
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 140.0,,001.7,180.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Surveying Details

POSN 18 MILES WNW FROM SMALLS. (BMVS). H351/20 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 514400N, 061000W. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. 13.3.78 AMEND TO USCPA 75MTRS. NC 2049 H4852/75 27.6.79 WK LOCATED IN 514329N, 060157W [OGB] USING DCS3 ONLY. SONAR HT 8MTRS. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS BEAGLE HI 51/78). AMEND TO USC 100MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.82 EXAM'D 31.5.82 IN 514326N, 060157W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 103 IN GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH-VERTICAL HT 14MTRS, LENGTH 113MTRS, BEAM 19MTRS. LYING 122/302 DEGS, BOWS SE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND TO WK 98MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 13.3.16 IN 5143.438N, 0601.971W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 94.4MTRS, GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300. SCOUR LENGTH 140MTRS, DEEP 1.7MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT SEDIMENT BUILD UP APPARENT AL AROUND WK. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 94MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.438 N,6 1.971 W.

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

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 94.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.438 N,6 1.971 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY)?

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1836 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY)?

The BARON AILSA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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