Saint Barchan Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Saint barchan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 14.045 N,5 33.802 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.234083
- Longitude: -5.563367
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAINT BARCHAN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
43.3 m |
| Width |
7.3 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Sonar Length |
32 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
362 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 21, 1918
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,002.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
1993 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 20, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H1002/19 10.2.19 H1002/19 10.2.19 SUNK IN 541330N, 053330W. WK BUOY WILL BE ESTABLISHED. (IRISH LIGHTS). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] 'WRECK (PA)' WITH CONL BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 48/19. H6288/19 26.4.19 H6288/19 26.4.19 AMEND TO OBS WK SYMBOL PA. DELETE BUOY. - NM 246/19. [NO DATE] AMEND TO DW. NE'S 1825A & 1824A. H0109/45 11.4.45 H0109/45 [NO DATE] WK IN 541442N, 053142W, APPROX. (W APPS LIST WAGO 524, SIGNAL 11.4.45, AUBD 318/25). NCA. H5331/53 26.8.53 H5331/53 26.8.53 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 45. H2662/59 29.8.68 H2662/59 29.8.68 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH MARCH 1968. (HMS ULSTER, HN 21.3.68). LIMITS OF SEARCH NOT SUPPLIED. NOT CONSIDERED DISPROVED. H1245/69 16.4.69 H1245/69 16.4.69 REPD TO LIE APPROX 0.5M W OF CHARTED POSN. (R MCMULLIN, 11.4.69). NCA. H3562/69 29.11.72 H3562/69 29.11.72 EXAM'D IN 541402N, 053347W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 17.7MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG. LENGTH ABOUT 105FT. (HMS FOX 1972). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 2319/72. H5982/82 29.7.83 H5982/82 29.7.83 WK SHOWN IN 541405N, 053338W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS - C-PLOT C8, [1983]. HH100/351/06 25.1.93 HH100/351/06 25.1.93 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SAINT BARCHAN. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). [WGD] POSN: 5414.045N, 0533.802W.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1917 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & A GARDNER & CO LTD, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 47 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AYR FOR DUBLIN. TORPEDOED BY UNKNOWN GERMAN SUBMARINE. 8 MEN LOST. (SII).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 14.045 N,5 33.802 W
Saint Barchan on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the SAINT BARCHAN wreck located?
The SAINT BARCHAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.045 N,5 33.802 W.
How deep is the SAINT BARCHAN and where exactly is it located?
The SAINT BARCHAN lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.045 N,5 33.802 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SAINT BARCHAN?
The seabed around the SAINT BARCHAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the SAINT BARCHAN sink?
The SAINT BARCHAN sank on Oct 21, 1918.
When was the wreck of the SAINT BARCHAN discovered?
The wreck of the SAINT BARCHAN was discovered in 1918.
What country did the SAINT BARCHAN belong to?
The SAINT BARCHAN belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SAINT BARCHAN carrying?
The SAINT BARCHAN was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SAINT BARCHAN?
The SAINT BARCHAN had a tonnage of 362 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAINT BARCHAN?
The SAINT BARCHAN is classified as a steam ship.