Baygitano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baygitano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.784 N,2 56.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.696400
  • Longitude: -2.934400
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYGITANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 145
Tonnage 3075
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,018.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 18.3.18 SUNK IN 504130N, 025600W. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M14413). 18.3.18 SUNK IN POSN LYME REGIS BEARING NE 1.5M. (IDSA 2ND OFFICER). H1647/18 6.4.18 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 504146N, 025559W. NM 467/18. H6900/19 9.9.19 MARKED BY G CAN BUOY POSN 100YDS S OF WRECK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H8831/19 18.11.19 WK DEPTH 42FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH LETTER). AMENDED TO WK 7FMS. BR STD. 16.4.53 WRECK VERY MUCH DISINTIGRATED AND WELL KNOWN LOCALLY FOR FISHING. (HMS SCOTT, [E9419]). H3971/52 8.10.52 EXAM'D 16.7.52 IN 504146N, 025601W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 39FT FOUL 40FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 56FT. SEABED ROCK. WK EXTENDS IN A N/S DIRECTION FOR ABOUT 300FT. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BOTTOM ROCK CONTACTS IN THE VICINITY. VERY POOR SONAR CONTACT. MUCH DISINTEGRATED & WELL KNOWN LOCALLY FOR FISHING. (HMS SCOTT, 14.12.52). AMEND WK 6FMS 3FT. BR STD. 15.3.67 REPORTED TO BE VERY BROKEN UP. (SUB AQUA DIVERS, BSAC & REPORT IN UNDERWATER WORLD MAG). NCA. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 11.5MTRS. NC 3315. H2923/83 4.1.85 EXAM'D 6.7.84 IN 504145N, 025559W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.8, FOUL AT 13.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.0 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LYING 150/330DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 27.11.06 LIES FLAT TO SEABED, PILE OF PLATES. BOILERS AND ENGINE ARE HIGHEST POINTS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV 2006). NCA. 7.10.10 EXAM'D 28.6.10 IN 5041.784N, 0256.064W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.05 IN GEN DEPTH 17.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. WELL BROKEN, BOILERS/ENGINE ARE PROMINENT FEATURES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1343). RETAIN SW 12.8MTRS. NCA. 11.12.14 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 13MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UC-77 1.5M SW OF LYME REGIS. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOWS SE, BOILERS/ENGINE HIGHEST POINTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.784 N,2 56.064 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAYGITANO wreck located?

The BAYGITANO wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.784 N,2 56.064 W.

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

The BAYGITANO lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.784 N,2 56.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYGITANO?

The seabed around the BAYGITANO lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the BAYGITANO sink?

The BAYGITANO sank on Mar 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BAYGITANO discovered?

The wreck of the BAYGITANO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BAYGITANO belong to?

The BAYGITANO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BAYGITANO carrying?

The BAYGITANO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BAYGITANO?

The BAYGITANO had a tonnage of 3075 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYGITANO?

The BAYGITANO is classified as a steam ship.

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