Barunga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barunga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 0.03 N,10 0.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.000500
  • Longitude: -10.000667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARUNGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7484
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 150 MILES W BY S 0.5 S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (BMVS). 14.8.18 14.8.18 SUNK IN APPROX 490000N, 100000W. (BOT). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

15.7.1918 TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-108 ON 15.7.1918. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN APPROX 490000N, 100000W WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO AUSTRALIA, VIA THE CAPE, CARRYING WOUNDED AUSTRALIAN TROOPS. (LL WW1). 7.7.1918 ATTACKED BY SUBMARINE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL 7.7.1918. SUNK 150 MILES W BY 0.5 S FROM BISHOP ROCK 15.7.1918. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BARUNGA wreck located?

The BARUNGA wreck is located at coordinates 49 0.03 N,10 0.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARUNGA?

The seabed around the BARUNGA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the BARUNGA sink?

The BARUNGA sank on Jul 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BARUNGA discovered?

The wreck of the BARUNGA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BARUNGA belong to?

The BARUNGA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARUNGA?

The BARUNGA had a tonnage of 7484 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARUNGA?

The BARUNGA is classified as a steam ship.

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