Hms Barking 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 barking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.221 N,5 10.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.687017
  • Longitude: -5.170517
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BARKING
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 750
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H3542/68 29.3.68 H3542/68 29.3.68 STRANDED WK, FIRST OBSERVED LATE 1964, IN 514111.7N, 051010W, APPROX. IN 1967 THE INTERIOR OF VESSEL HAD BEEN STRIPPED. NOT CONSPIC BEING DULL AND RUSTY. (MISS B CAXTON, HN 29.3.68). A BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL ON WAY TO BREAKERS BROKE FROM TOW IN STORM, GROUNDED, WAS REFLOATED BUT AGAIN BROKE TOW. THIS TIME CAPSIZED AND STRANDED IN REPD POSN. BEING SLOWLY BROKEN IN SITU BY LOCAL SALVAGE FIRM. (R EDMONDS, TELECON). INS AS ST PA. 27.10.76 27.10.76 WRECK NOT SEEN WHILE PASSING CLOSE TO POSITION WHILST ON PASSAGE SEP'76. (A T REYNOLDS & LT WALKER-SPICER RNR, HMS FAWN). NCA, AWAIT CONFIRMATION. H3421/80 25.6.80 H3421/80 25.6.80 WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (MILFORD HAVEN CONSERVANCY BOARD, 16.6.80). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 20.10.92 20.10.92 SOME WKGE STILL EXISTS IN MILL BAY. LOCAL AUTHORITIES WANT IT REMOVED. (M. DAVIES, DEPOT SALVAGE OFFICER, PEMBROKE DOCK, TELECON). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SOLD FOR SCRAPPING MAR 1964. (COLLEDGE). WAS UNDER TOW TO SWANSEA FOR SCRAPPING BUT LINE PARTED IN A GALE AND SHE DRIFTED ASHORE IN MILL BAY. (PEMBROKESHIRE SHIPWRECKS, P.129). BUILT 1941 BY LOBNITZ & CO LTD, RENFREW WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 850HP, 2 BOILERS. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BARKING wreck located?

The HMS BARKING wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.221 N,5 10.231 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BARKING?

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

When did the HMS BARKING sink?

The HMS BARKING sank on Mar 20, 1964.

When was the wreck of the HMS BARKING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BARKING was discovered in 1964.

What country did the HMS BARKING belong to?

The HMS BARKING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BARKING?

The HMS BARKING had a tonnage of 750 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BARKING?

The HMS BARKING is classified as a military vessel.

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