John Barry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John barry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 5.7 N,55 15.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.095000
  • Longitude: 55.262500
Water Depth 2468 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN BARRY
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134 m
Width 17 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

15.9.72 SUNK IN 151000N, 551800E, APPROX. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). IN ABOUT 2000MTRS. NCA. HH120/351/01 4.10.91 WK STATED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED MARCH 1991 USING AN EASTPORT ROBOT CAMERA. FURTHER SURVEYS TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE RECOVERY OF SILVER CARGO, NOW VALUED AT ABOUT SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 NDW IN 1505.70N, 5515.75E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY OREGON SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 330NHP. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR BAHRAIN. TORPEDOED BY U 859. WAS CARRYING A MIXED 'AID TO RUSSIA' CARGO WHICH INCLUDED SILVER VALUED AT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 5.7 N,55 15.75 E
John Barry on Wreck Map John Barry Wreck on Google Map

More Liberty Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the JOHN BARRY wreck located?

The JOHN BARRY wreck is located at coordinates 15 5.7 N,55 15.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN BARRY?

The seabed around the JOHN BARRY lies at approximately 2468 meters deep.

When did the JOHN BARRY sink?

The JOHN BARRY sank on Aug 28, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JOHN BARRY discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN BARRY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the JOHN BARRY belong to?

The JOHN BARRY belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN BARRY carrying?

The JOHN BARRY was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN BARRY?

The JOHN BARRY had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN BARRY?

The JOHN BARRY is classified as a liberty ship.

Back to Wrecks