Byron Darnton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Byron darnton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16.442 N,5 35.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.274033
  • Longitude: -5.586483
Wreck Depth 3.45 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BYRON DARNTON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 88.8
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 324
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1946
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6264/52 20.10.52 ST IN 551625N, 053501W. (HMS FRANKLIN, HI 395, DTD 29.9.52). - NM 2144/52. 7.8.63 LARGE RUST-COLOURED WK VERY PROMINENT WHEN VIEWED FROM EASTWARD OR WESTWARD. (HMS SCOTT HN 15.7.63) H2265/73 13.6.73 INS ST. NC 2798. H1287/74 30.10.74 WRECKAGE NAMED AS BYRON DARNTON SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA. LARGE BULKHEADS ETC. (G MCCALLUM, LTR DTD 27.10.74). H1310/83/13 20.2.83 AN EXTENSIVE SITE. BOW DRIES 4MTRS IN 3MTRS OF WATER. SECTIONS OF PLATE, MAST, AND OTHER WRECKAGE LIE TO THE SOUTH OUT TO AROUND 20MTRS. (SGT HARGREAVES, 16.2.83). NCA. H2885/83 1.5.86 EXAM'D 7.7.85 IN 551628N, 053505W [OGB] USING BEARING AND DISTANCE FROM HIFIX/6 POSN. WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER AREA APPROX 50MTRS DIAMETER WITH BOWS TO NE. LIES 175/255DEGS, ONE MAST AND REMAINS OF DERRICK LIE TO SE. DRIES 3:4MTRS (DIRECT MEASUREMENT). (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). INS AS ST H 1.0MTR. BR STD. RSDRA2024000271170 08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5516.442N, 0535.189W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 88.8MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 324/144DEGS. LARGE PARTS OF WK HAVE BEEN SALVAGED, REMAINING PARTS ARE SPREAD OUT OVER A LARGE AREA. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3864). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2024

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILST EN ROUTE COPENHAGEN FOR USA. BROKE IN TWO. SCRAPPED IN SITU IN 1953.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 16.442 N,5 35.189 W
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FAQ

Where is the BYRON DARNTON wreck located?

The BYRON DARNTON wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.442 N,5 35.189 W.

How deep is the BYRON DARNTON and where exactly is it located?

The BYRON DARNTON lies at a depth of about 3.45 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.442 N,5 35.189 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BYRON DARNTON?

The seabed around the BYRON DARNTON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BYRON DARNTON sink?

The BYRON DARNTON sank on Mar 16, 1946.

When was the wreck of the BYRON DARNTON discovered?

The wreck of the BYRON DARNTON was discovered in 1952.

What country did the BYRON DARNTON belong to?

The BYRON DARNTON belonged to US.

What cargo was the BYRON DARNTON carrying?

The BYRON DARNTON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BYRON DARNTON?

The BYRON DARNTON had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYRON DARNTON?

The BYRON DARNTON is classified as a steam ship.

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