James Barrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
James barrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 48.751 N,3 2.298 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.812517
  • Longitude: -3.038300
Wreck Depth 31.93 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES BARRIE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 9.3
Tonnage 666
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1969
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2025

Surveying Details

H3145/69 2.4.69 NDW IN 584847N, 030209W, OR 186DEGS, 5.5C FROM HOXA HD LT. (CG KIRKWALL SIGNAL DTD 29.3.69). INS AS NDW. - NM 732/69. 17.3.78 AMEND TO WK USC 22MTRS. NC 2162. 5.10.99 UPRIGHT AND INTACT. STANDS 16MTRS PROUD. BRONZE PROPELLER RAISED. SEABED OF STONES. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT 1999). NCA. 7.12.01 STATED TO BE INTACT, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. BRASS PORTHOLES & ENGINE ROOM VALVES MISSING. DECKS RISE 7MTRS OFF SEABED, FUNNEL STILL IN PLACE. (DIVE REPORT IN DIVER MAGAZINE JUNE 2000) HH100/351/21 30.1.04 DIVED IN 5848.757N, 0302.296W [WGD] USING GPS. BOWS SOUTH ON STBD SIDE. INTACT AND THERE IS EVIDENCE OF OIL ON THE WK. HIGHES POINT IS 33MTRS BELOW SURFACE. (CPO JACKSON, NACSAC). AMEND WK USC 29MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 18.6.25 WRECK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5848.751N, 0302.298W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.93MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BENELLA '51. BUILT IN 1949 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEWINGTON STEAM TRAWLING CO, HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BOUND FOR ICELANDIC FISHING GROUNDS. GROUNDED ON LOUTHER SKERRY. WAS REFLOATED & TAKEN IN TOW BY LIFEBOAT, BUT SANK WHILE UNDER TOW NEAR HOXA HEAD, SOUTH RONALDSAY. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOW S

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES BARRIE wreck located?

The JAMES BARRIE wreck is located at coordinates 58 48.751 N,3 2.298 W.

How deep is the JAMES BARRIE and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES BARRIE lies at a depth of about 31.93 meters and is located at coordinates 58 48.751 N,3 2.298 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES BARRIE?

The seabed around the JAMES BARRIE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the JAMES BARRIE sink?

The JAMES BARRIE sank on Mar 29, 1969.

When was the wreck of the JAMES BARRIE discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES BARRIE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the JAMES BARRIE belong to?

The JAMES BARRIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JAMES BARRIE carrying?

The JAMES BARRIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES BARRIE?

The JAMES BARRIE had a tonnage of 666 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES BARRIE?

The JAMES BARRIE is classified as a trawler.

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