Mabel Baird Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mabel baird Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.546 N,5 16.211 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.925767
  • Longitude: -5.270183
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MABEL BAIRD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Surveying Details

SUNK 4 MILES WSW OF THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 495500N, 051700W. 26.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 495512N, 051630W. THOUGHT TO BE WRECK OF 'PACIFIC' IN 495430N, 051718W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 26.3.45, AUBD 301/200). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 INS AS NDW PA IN 495500N, 051700W. NC 777. H3895/74 29.11.74 H3895/74 29.11.74 LOCATED 5.5.74 IN 495530.6N, 051609W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEA BED BROKEN SHELL. GOOD HULL MOUNTED SONAR CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED IN POSITION QUOTED. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). AMENDED TO WK 48.0MTRS [26FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 19.6.78 19.6.78 WK IN 495539N, 051616W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1978). NCA. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. POSSIBLY CORRELATES TO ROCK OUTCROP CLOSE TO LISTED POSN. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-COCKERILL. BUILT IN 1901 BY SOC. ANON JOHN COCKERILL, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J W BAIRD & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 233HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON, WESTGARTH &CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR FECAMP. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 57. FIVE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MABEL BAIRD wreck located?

The MABEL BAIRD wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.546 N,5 16.211 W.

How deep is the MABEL BAIRD and where exactly is it located?

The MABEL BAIRD lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.546 N,5 16.211 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MABEL BAIRD?

The seabed around the MABEL BAIRD lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the MABEL BAIRD sink?

The MABEL BAIRD sank on Dec 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MABEL BAIRD discovered?

The wreck of the MABEL BAIRD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MABEL BAIRD belong to?

The MABEL BAIRD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MABEL BAIRD carrying?

The MABEL BAIRD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MABEL BAIRD?

The MABEL BAIRD had a tonnage of 2500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MABEL BAIRD?

The MABEL BAIRD is classified as a steam ship.

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