Hms Barham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms barham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 34 N,26 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.566667
  • Longitude: 26.400000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BARHAM
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 196.3 m
Width 31.7 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 31000
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0921/43 15.2.43 SUNK IN 323400N, 262400E. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY JOHN BROWN & CO, CLYDEBANK. A QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS BATTLESHIP. 24 THREE DRUM BOILERS, S TURBINES OF 75,000 SHP FOR 25KTS, QUADRUPLE SHAFT. 8 X 15 INCH, 8 X 6 INCH, 8 X 4 INCH AA GUNS. QUADRUPLE SUBMERGED TORPEDO TUBES. WAS PART OF A BATTLE-SQUADRON CARRYING OUT EXERCISES OFF THE COAST OF EGYPT WHEN TORPEDOED BY U 331. THREE TORPEDOES WERE FIRED FROM 750 YARDS AND STRUNK SO CLOSELY AS TO THROW UP A SINGLE COLUMN OF WATER. THE SHIP ROLLED TO PORT AND SANK IN FIVE MINUTES, HER MAGAZINES EXPLODING AS SHE WENT DOWN. 848 MEN LOST. (DODS). 862 LOST, 449 SURVIVORS. (UBOAT.NET).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BARHAM wreck located?

The HMS BARHAM wreck is located at coordinates 32 34 N,26 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BARHAM?

The seabed around the HMS BARHAM lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the HMS BARHAM sink?

The HMS BARHAM sank on Nov 25, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS BARHAM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BARHAM was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS BARHAM belong to?

The HMS BARHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BARHAM?

The HMS BARHAM had a tonnage of 31000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BARHAM?

The HMS BARHAM is classified as a battleship.

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