Bayvoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bayvoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 29.94 N,4 0.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.499000
  • Longitude: -4.001333
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYVOE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2979
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

M7787 SANK IN 473000N, 040000W. 10M S OF ILES DE GLENAN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 28.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473000N, 040006W [EUR] ON FR 6791. CHART AS NDW PD IN 473000N, 040000W. NE 2352. 13.7.83 CHART AS NDW PD IN 473000N, 040006W. NC 2352. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 70MTRS ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 473000N, 040000W ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 15.6.88 SS 'BAYUDE', SUNK 9.1.1918, IN 473000N, 040000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574104). AMEND TO WK USC PA 70MTRS. G/S. 20.2.89 WK IN 472936N, 040000W [NGVP CO-ORDS] USING DECCA. 4-5MTR ROCK DETECTED. SOURCE STATED AS LE GUILVINEC, GOUZIEN C. (REP DES CR ET EP). NCA. 15.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 4730.000N, 0400.000W [EUR] ON FR 7031 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2821 [2000 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 10M S OF ILES DE GLENAN WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PORTLAND TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U84'. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BAYVOE wreck located?

The BAYVOE wreck is located at coordinates 47 29.94 N,4 0.08 W.

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

The BAYVOE lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 47 29.94 N,4 0.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYVOE?

The seabed around the BAYVOE lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the BAYVOE sink?

The BAYVOE sank on Jan 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BAYVOE discovered?

The wreck of the BAYVOE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BAYVOE belong to?

The BAYVOE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAYVOE?

The BAYVOE had a tonnage of 2979 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYVOE?

The BAYVOE is classified as a steam ship.

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