Baron Ardrossan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baron ardrossan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 52.853 N,7 30.305 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.880883
  • Longitude: -7.505083
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON ARDROSSAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3896
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2005

Surveying Details

1.1.70 AGROUND AT SE TIP OF SANDRAY I, IN 565250N, 072958W APPROX, WITH BROKEN BACK. (DODS, & LLOYDS, 1.1.70). IN ABOUT 80FT. NCA. H1310/85/9 5.3.85 WK OF LARGE RIVETTED MERCHANT SHIP. CLOSE INSHORE AND WELL SMASHED UP INTO THE NEARBY GULLIES. GEN DEPTH IS ABOUT 6MTRS. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). NCA. HH100351/08 10.8.94 LOCATED IN 565254N, 073024W [WGD]. TOTALLY BROKEN UP. MANY LARGE PLATES AND HULL SECTIONS, BUT THE HIGHEST PIECE IS 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. BOWS POINT INTO SANDRAY. BOILERS AND ENGINES LIE ON CORNER OF BAY. WRECKAGE OUT TO A DEPTH OF 24MTRS. DOES NOT STAND HIGHER THAN THE HIGHEST ROCKS. (J LEIGH). PLOTS ASHORE. POSN 5652.853N, 0730.305W [WGD]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1932. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HOGARTH & SONS. PASSAGE FOR CALCUTTA & TABLE BAY. RAN AGROUND AT SANDRAY ISLAND. (DODS).

General Comments

TOTALLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the BARON ARDROSSAN wreck located?

The BARON ARDROSSAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 52.853 N,7 30.305 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON ARDROSSAN?

The seabed around the BARON ARDROSSAN lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BARON ARDROSSAN sink?

The BARON ARDROSSAN sank on Dec 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BARON ARDROSSAN discovered?

The wreck of the BARON ARDROSSAN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the BARON ARDROSSAN belong to?

The BARON ARDROSSAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON ARDROSSAN carrying?

The BARON ARDROSSAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BARON ARDROSSAN?

The BARON ARDROSSAN had a tonnage of 3896 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON ARDROSSAN?

The BARON ARDROSSAN is classified as a steam ship.

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