Barrister Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Barrister Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.01 N,5 8.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.983500
  • Longitude: -5.134433
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARRISTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4952
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2010

Surveying Details

25.9.18 M44285 25.9.18 10-12M WSW TO WNW OF CHICKEN ISLAND LIGHT, ISLE OF MAN. (BOT WR 8/271) 9M W BY HALF N FROM CHICKEN ROCK. (BMVS). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 535900N, 050800W. BA 1825B. [NO DATE] NOW SHOWN AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1825A. H533/53 25.8.53 H533/53 25.8.53 INS AS NDW PA IN 535900N, 050800W [OGB]. NC 45. H2112/75 21.1.76 H2112/75 21.1.76 NOT FOUND IN AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). ALTHOUGH NOT LOCATED AWAIT NEXT SURVEY BEFORE DELETION. AMEND TO WK USC PA 45MTRS [25FMS]. BR STD. H2112/75 14.12.76 H2112/75 14.12.76 AREA RADIUS 2M AROUND POSN SWEPT WITH SONAR. CONCLUDED WK DOES NOT LIE WITHIN SWEPT AREA, BUT MAY BE ONE OF THE WRECKS LOCATED BY BULLDOG/BEAGLE IN 1974. (HMS FOX, REPORT FOR HI 43/75 ROS DTD 30.11.76). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) IN 540551N, 050712W [5049]. DELETE. - NM 203/77. H5982/82 9.8.83 H5982/82 9.8.83 FROM FOUR WK POSNS SHOWN. THERE APPEAR TO BE THREE INDIVIDUAL WKS IN 535855N 050811W, 535911N 050754W AND 535921N 050825W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C17, 1983). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UB 64. SANK INSTANTLY. 30 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

See Also: 5049

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FAQ

Where is the BARRISTER wreck located?

The BARRISTER wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.01 N,5 8.066 W.

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

The BARRISTER lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.01 N,5 8.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARRISTER?

The seabed around the BARRISTER lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BARRISTER sink?

The BARRISTER sank on Sep 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BARRISTER discovered?

The wreck of the BARRISTER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BARRISTER belong to?

The BARRISTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARRISTER?

The BARRISTER had a tonnage of 4952 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARRISTER?

The BARRISTER is classified as a steam ship.

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