Baron Kelvin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baron kelvin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 3.037 N,5 56.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.050617
  • Longitude: -5.945217
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON KELVIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN 280DEGS, 14M FROM TARIFA POINT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2419/47 6.5.47 SANK IN 360248N, 055646W. (C IN C MED.). - NOTE. 9.11.70 EUR POSN: 360307N, 055638W. NC 142. 8.8.79 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH CHART 45 [MAR '79EDN]. NCA YET. 17.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 445 [1983 EDN]. DELETE.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY CHAS. CONNELL & CO..OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON TO GIBRALTAR AND MELILLA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-206 WHILE IN CONVOY. CREW OF 33 & 9 GUNNERS, 19 CREW & 7 GUNNERS LOST. (DODS & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BARON KELVIN wreck located?

The BARON KELVIN wreck is located at coordinates 36 3.037 N,5 56.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON KELVIN?

The seabed around the BARON KELVIN lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the BARON KELVIN sink?

The BARON KELVIN sank on Oct 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BARON KELVIN discovered?

The wreck of the BARON KELVIN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BARON KELVIN belong to?

The BARON KELVIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON KELVIN carrying?

The BARON KELVIN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BARON KELVIN?

The BARON KELVIN had a tonnage of 3081 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON KELVIN?

The BARON KELVIN is classified as a steam ship.

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