Hms Barcombe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms barcombe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 18.833 N,5 52.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.313883
  • Longitude: -5.869383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BARCOMBE
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 730
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1958
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2006

Surveying Details

H597/58 18.1.58 ON S COAST ISLAND OF MULL NEAR E.HD OF LOCH BUIE. (LL, 15.1.58). H597/58 28.1.58 SALVAGE IMPRACTICABLE. (F.O. SCOTLAND, 27.1.58). H597/58 10.10.58 LIES STRANDED IN 561851N, 055206W [OGB]. FIXED BY GYRO BEARINGS. (HMS SHACKLETON, HN 9/58, 28.9.58). BR STD. 19.12.68 SOLD TO NORTHERN SHIPBREAKING CO ON 12.1.59. REPORT RECEIVED 13.3.61 THAT WK HAD BEEN BROKEN UP. (D OF C (N), 16.12.68 - N/CP. 57469/68). H3686/77 2.7.77 NO SIGN OF WK AT LWS ON 2.7.77. PASSED WITHIN 50 YDS OF CHARTED POSN. (LT.CDR HEAP, HYD NOTE). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H1310/86/4 17.2.86 NO LARGE PIECES OF THIS WRECK REMAIN AND ALL THAT WAS FOUND LIE WITHIN 10MTRS OF THE SHORE, MOSTLY BURIED UNDER LARGE BOULDERS. (ANDREW JENNIONS, 27.1.86). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

15.1.58 RAN AGROUND. PASSAGE GREENOCK FOR ROSYTH FOR A REFIT. (LL, 15.1.58). BUILT 1938 AT GREENOCK. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY)

General Comments

BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BARCOMBE wreck located?

The HMS BARCOMBE wreck is located at coordinates 56 18.833 N,5 52.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BARCOMBE?

The seabed around the HMS BARCOMBE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS BARCOMBE sink?

The HMS BARCOMBE sank on Jan 13, 1958.

When was the wreck of the HMS BARCOMBE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BARCOMBE was discovered in 1958.

What country did the HMS BARCOMBE belong to?

The HMS BARCOMBE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BARCOMBE?

The HMS BARCOMBE had a tonnage of 730 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BARCOMBE?

The HMS BARCOMBE is classified as a military vessel.

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