Baynaen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baynaen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 34.229 N,3 39.659 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.570483
  • Longitude: -3.660983
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYNAEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3227
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 20M NW BY W OF BELLE ILE. (DODS). H1271/86 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 45MTRS [24FMS] IN 473417.8N, 033933.4W ON FRENCH 7031 [1986 EDN]. G/S. 31.8.88 SHOWN AS WK USC 45MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. 1.9.88 SS 'BAYNAEN' IN 473417.8N, 033933.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. USC 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573185). AMEND TO WK USC 45MTRS IN 473417.8N, 033933.4W. G/S. 25.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6989 [3RD EDN 2003]. NCA YET, AWAIT FRENCH LARGER SCALE CHARTS.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAY SS CO. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM DAKAR TO HARVE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UK NM 876/24

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FAQ

Where is the BAYNAEN wreck located?

The BAYNAEN wreck is located at coordinates 47 34.229 N,3 39.659 W.

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

The BAYNAEN lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 47 34.229 N,3 39.659 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYNAEN?

The seabed around the BAYNAEN lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the BAYNAEN sink?

The BAYNAEN sank on Mar 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BAYNAEN discovered?

The wreck of the BAYNAEN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BAYNAEN belong to?

The BAYNAEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAYNAEN?

The BAYNAEN had a tonnage of 3227 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYNAEN?

The BAYNAEN is classified as a steam ship.

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