Penelope Barker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Penelope barker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		73 22 N,22 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 73.366667
  • Longitude: 22.500000
Water Depth 420 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENELOPE BARKER
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN BARENTS SEA IN 732000N, 232000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. 10.2.96 VESSEL SUNK IN 7322N, 223000E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339 NHP. PASSAGE EYJ AFJORDUR FOR MURMANSK (OHMS). TORPEDOED BY U-278. CARGO INCLUDED TANKS, STEEL, FOODSTUFFS, 450 TONS DECK CARGO - LOCOMOTIVES, CARS & ACID IN CONTAINERS. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the PENELOPE BARKER wreck located?

The PENELOPE BARKER wreck is located at coordinates 73 22 N,22 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PENELOPE BARKER?

The seabed around the PENELOPE BARKER lies at approximately 420 meters deep.

When did the PENELOPE BARKER sink?

The PENELOPE BARKER sank on Jan 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PENELOPE BARKER discovered?

The wreck of the PENELOPE BARKER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PENELOPE BARKER belong to?

The PENELOPE BARKER belonged to US.

What cargo was the PENELOPE BARKER carrying?

The PENELOPE BARKER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PENELOPE BARKER?

The PENELOPE BARKER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENELOPE BARKER?

The PENELOPE BARKER is classified as a liberty ship.

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