Barrhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barrhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.783 N,1 45.646 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.829717
  • Longitude: 1.760767
Wreck Depth 31.56 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARRHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 4972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1941
Bottom Texture 1/4
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,001.0,290
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 20, 2015

Surveying Details

28.6.41 POSN 524945N, 014630E. (CAPT (D), 16TH DESTROYER FLOTILLA, 28.6.41). H02315/41 16.9.41 MK V SWEEP CLEAR AT 42FT [MLWS]. POSN 524945N, 014543E. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 2.9.41). INS AS NDW. - NM 2157/41. H02994/41 13.3.51 AMEND TO WK 17FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 30.8.74 AMEND TO WK 31MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H2334/75 22.9.76 LOCATED IN 524943.8N, 014542.0E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS (?BY DCS3) IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). NCA. H2053/82 20.9.83 EXAM'D 23.5.83 IN 524945N, 014547E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 41MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.7MTRS, LENGTH 80 TO 100MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). BR STD. H4402/84 15.7.87 LOCATED DURING PRE ROUTE SURVEY BETWEEN 4.2.85 & 1.3.85. LENGTH 70-100MTRS. SAME ORIENTATION, BUT IN 39 MTRS GENERAL DEPTHS. DEPTH QUALITY UNKNOWN. (MV DAWN FLIGHT). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 15.5.15 EXAM'D 17.10.14 IN 5249.783N, 0145.646E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.56MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427).

Circumstances of loss

EX-QUEEN MARGARET. BUILT IN 1912 BY R DUNCAN & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BARR SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 415HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LONDON. CARGO BULK GRAIN. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the BARRHILL wreck located?

The BARRHILL wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.783 N,1 45.646 E.

How deep is the BARRHILL and where exactly is it located?

The BARRHILL lies at a depth of about 31.56 meters and is located at coordinates 52 49.783 N,1 45.646 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BARRHILL?

The seabed around the BARRHILL lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the BARRHILL sink?

The BARRHILL sank on Jun 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BARRHILL discovered?

The wreck of the BARRHILL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BARRHILL belong to?

The BARRHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARRHILL carrying?

The BARRHILL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BARRHILL?

The BARRHILL had a tonnage of 4972 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARRHILL?

The BARRHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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