Baysoto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baysoto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 56.044 N,1 4.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.934067
  • Longitude: -1.069250
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYSOTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3082
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0031.6,,004.2,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES TONNAGE, ETC. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 33 MILES SE BY E FROM GIRDLENESS. (WW1SL). H315/27 12.2.27 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 565800N, 010600W. NE 2182. 27.9.76 AMEND TO USCPA 43MTRS. NC 273. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 27.5.09 IN 5656.044N, 0104.155W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.52 IN GEN DEPTH 68.5MTRS. SCOUR 4.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 31MTRS S. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT. SCOUR EXTENDS S FROM NW END AND N FROM SE END. AMEND WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHILEDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAY SS CO (SALE & CO), LONDON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT. BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the BAYSOTO wreck located?

The BAYSOTO wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.044 N,1 4.155 W.

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

The BAYSOTO lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 56 56.044 N,1 4.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYSOTO?

The seabed around the BAYSOTO lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the BAYSOTO sink?

The BAYSOTO sank on Aug 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BAYSOTO discovered?

The wreck of the BAYSOTO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BAYSOTO belong to?

The BAYSOTO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAYSOTO?

The BAYSOTO had a tonnage of 3082 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYSOTO?

The BAYSOTO is classified as a steam ship.

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