W M Barkley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
W m barkley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.297 N,5 39.535 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.371617
  • Longitude: -5.658917
Wreck Depth 47.166 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.5 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 54.5
Sonar Width 8.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 569
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Surveying Details

REPORTED LOST 7M E FROM KISH LTV. POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 532130N, 054254W. H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1411. 8.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NC 1411. H1935/80 7.2.83 EXAM'D 17.11.81 IN 532216N, 053929W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. INTACT WK, LYING E/W ON SLOPE OF A BANK IN AN AREA OF RIPPLED SAND WAVES. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. SEP 2010/000142275 9.8.11 LOCATED IN 5322.297N, 0539.535W [WGD]. (GSI SURVEY CV10_01, DRAFT REPORT DTD 5.2010). UPRIGHT, BOWS NE & DETACHED. LENGTHS APPROX 65MTRS & 20MTRS. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 8.2.13 LARGELY INTACT. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES NE/SW. BOW DETACHED BUT INLINE. UPRIGHT. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 48.45 IN GEN DEPTH 50.87MTRS. LENGTH 54.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 48MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 47.166MTRS IN 5322.297N, 0539.535W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV10_01). AMEND TO NDW 47MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARTHUR GUINNESS & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UC-75. FOUR MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, BOW DETACHED, IN LINE, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.297 N,5 39.535 W.

How deep is the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47.166 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.297 N,5 39.535 W.

How deep is the seabed around the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 569 tons.

What type of wreck is the W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The W M BARKLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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