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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 11, 2014 |
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 41.784 N,2 56.064 W
Baygitano on Wreck Map
Baygitano Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
COLLAPSED, BOWS SE, BOILERS/ENGINE HIGHEST POINTS