Baron Garioch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baron garioch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.409 N,1 45.827 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.523483
  • Longitude: -1.763783
Wreck Depth 29.13 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON GARIOCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 86.4
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 5.68
Orientation 199
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 094.1,035.8,002.9,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7197/17 8.12.17 BARON GARIOCH SUNK 5 MILES SE OF ANVIL PT IN APPROX 503300N, 015036W. (WW1SL). HH100/351/10 31.10.95 WK OF THE `BARON GARIOCH', IDENTIFIED BY BELL, FOUND IN 503122N, 014543W [OGB]. WK STANDS 7.5MTRS PROUD IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 36MTRS. OWNED BY J R SCOTT. (J R SCOTT, 9.9.95). INS AS USC 27MTRS. - NM 3834/95. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 11.8.02 IN 5031.407N, 0145.828W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 240 DEGS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 7MTRS TOWARDS 055 DEGS. HULL BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 962). WELL BROKEN UP, POSSIBLY PARTLY BURIED. AMEND TO NDW 29MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5031.409N, 0145.827W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 86.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, HT 5.68MTRS. ORIENTATION 199/019 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 94.1MTRS, WIDTH 35.79MTRS, 2.94MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). RETAIN EXISTING DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALAIS FOR GLASGOW. IN BALLAST. TWO MEN LOST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK U-BOAT. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, PROBABLY PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.409 N,1 45.827 W
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FAQ

Where is the BARON GARIOCH wreck located?

The BARON GARIOCH wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.409 N,1 45.827 W.

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

The BARON GARIOCH lies at a depth of about 29.13 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.409 N,1 45.827 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON GARIOCH?

The seabed around the BARON GARIOCH lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the BARON GARIOCH sink?

The BARON GARIOCH sank on Oct 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BARON GARIOCH discovered?

The wreck of the BARON GARIOCH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BARON GARIOCH belong to?

The BARON GARIOCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON GARIOCH carrying?

The BARON GARIOCH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BARON GARIOCH?

The BARON GARIOCH had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON GARIOCH?

The BARON GARIOCH is classified as a steam ship.

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