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
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.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2012

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).

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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.

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