Barsac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Barsac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.656 N,0 21.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.527600
  • Longitude: -0.351500
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Barsac
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2962/22 18.5.22 'BARSAC' SUNK IN POSN 286.5DEGS, 18.4M FROM CAPE DE LA HEVE LT. (FR NM'S 1576A & 1675A). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918). - NM 1303/22. H7561/49 WK 15.2MTRS [7FMS 3FT] IN 493135N, 002038W. (PARIS NM 54 46 30). - NM 2864/54. H371/59 11.2.59 POSN NOW 493141N, 002102W. (PARIS NM 58 48 23). - NM 181/59. 3.4.78 SHOWN AS WK 15.2MTRS IN 493141N, 002101W ON FR 6614 [1976 EDN]. NCA. H5181/75 16.5.79 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.3MTRS. (BREST NM 79 16 33). NC 2656. H1311/88/50 21.10.88 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BARSAC'. LIES ON STBD SIDE AT ABOUT 30DEGS TO THE VERTICAL AND STAND ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH. INTERIOR OF HULL COVERED IN SAND. LEVEL WITH SEABED. (G ROSE, 14.10.88). NCA. 13.7.90 WK OF UNKNOWN SS IN 493142.5N, 002100.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. LEAST DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. HT 7.4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590060). NC 2613. 15.5.92 WK IN 493423.8N, 003236W REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BARSAC'. BELL RECOVERED. (M ROWLEY, TELECON). WK NOT NOW CONSIDERED TO BE THE `BARSAC' SEE [24029]. NCA. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 DIVED ON IN 493136N, 002100W USING GPS. WELL BROKEN. HAS 2 LARGE BOILERS. SHAFT AND IRON PROP SEEN. CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF COAL FOUND IN VICINITY. (M ROWLEY, 7.9.93). NCA. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4831.656N, 0021.090W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the Barsac wreck located?

The Barsac wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.656 N,0 21.09 W.

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

The Barsac lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.656 N,0 21.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Barsac?

The seabed around the Barsac lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Barsac discovered?

The wreck of the Barsac was discovered in 1922.

What type of wreck is the Barsac?

The Barsac is classified as a steam ship.

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