Baron Loudoun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baron loudoun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 0 N,11 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.000000
  • Longitude: -11.350000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON LOUDOUN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SUNK 450000N, 122100W APPROX. NCA. 9.1.78 VESSEL SUNK IN 450000N, 112100W APPROX. (BR MSL WWII, DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 225NHP. PASSAGE BONA FOR BARROW IN CONVOY HGF 34. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the BARON LOUDOUN wreck located?

The BARON LOUDOUN wreck is located at coordinates 45 0 N,11 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON LOUDOUN?

The seabed around the BARON LOUDOUN lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the BARON LOUDOUN sink?

The BARON LOUDOUN sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BARON LOUDOUN discovered?

The wreck of the BARON LOUDOUN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BARON LOUDOUN belong to?

The BARON LOUDOUN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON LOUDOUN carrying?

The BARON LOUDOUN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BARON LOUDOUN?

The BARON LOUDOUN had a tonnage of 3164 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON LOUDOUN?

The BARON LOUDOUN is classified as a steam ship.

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