Baron Dechmont Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baron dechmont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 16.9 S,38 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.281667
  • Longitude: -38.800000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON DECHMONT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3675
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H772/43 9.3.43 H772/43 9.3.43 WK, WITH TWO MASTS PROJECTING 12FT ABOVE WATER, REPD IN 031630S, 384800W. (US NM 7(480)/43 & BRAZIL NM 6/38/43). INS AS DW. - NM 594/43. H1128/60 14.10.65 H1128/60 14.10.65 SHOWN AS DW (MAST). (BRAZIL 600). BR STD. 16.10.74 16.10.74 SHOWN AS DW (PA), REP 1943, IN 031654S, 384800W. (BRAZIL 600 [1968]). BR STD. H4099/74 1.4.76 H4099/74 1.4.76 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BRAZIL NM 216/75). - NM BLOCK. 16.6.89 HA141/04/07/89(272) 16.6.89 POSSIBLY WK LOCATED 22 MILES NNW OF FORTELEZA. (E MARTINOVSKY, MAY, 1989).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 507.

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FAQ

Where is the BARON DECHMONT wreck located?

The BARON DECHMONT wreck is located at coordinates 3 16.9 S,38 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON DECHMONT?

The seabed around the BARON DECHMONT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BARON DECHMONT sink?

The BARON DECHMONT sank on Jan 3, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BARON DECHMONT discovered?

The wreck of the BARON DECHMONT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BARON DECHMONT belong to?

The BARON DECHMONT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARON DECHMONT?

The BARON DECHMONT had a tonnage of 3675 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON DECHMONT?

The BARON DECHMONT is classified as a steam ship.

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