War Baron (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War baron (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.385 N,5 23.684 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.389750
  • Longitude: -5.394733
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR BARON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.3
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 50
Tonnage 6240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Surveying Details

H0113/45 H0113/45 4.7 NSC REPD IN 502320N, 052424W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2). NSC REPD IN 502330N, 052400W. POSSIBLY OVER 2000YDS IN ERROR, LENGTH 264FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (CINC PLYMOUTH, AUBD 301/133) 3.3.45 11.2.-3.3.45 ESCORT GROUP 3 REPD NSC IN 502306N, 052348W, ACCURATE TO WITHIN 2000YDS. (AUBD 301/135). H2979/74 23.9.77 H2979/74 23.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 502334N, 052429W USING DECCA. ALSO FF REPD IN 502346N, 052410W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA YET. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 502320N, 052424W. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). BR STD. HH090/799/01 16.10.01 HH090/799/01 16.10.01 EXAM'D 11.8.01 IN 5023.385N, 0523.684W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.8 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). ENTIRE WK, WELL BROKEN AND COLLAPSED WITH 3 HIGH POINTS. AMEND TO WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/18 13.12.01 HH100/351/18 13.12.01 THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE 'WAR BARON'. (J ROSEVEARE, EMAIL DTD 11.12.01). NCA. HH100/351/18 31.12.01 HH100/351/18 31.12.01 MID ENGINED. TELEGRAPH OF AMERICAN MAKE FOUND. (G J POUND). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY THE NORTHWEST STEEL CO, OREGON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. THREE BOILERS, STEAM TURBINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, NEW YORK. ONE 4.7 INCH GUN. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED ON THE PORT SIDE BY U-55. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

ENTIRE WK, BROKEN AND COLLAPSED, 3 HIGH POINTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.385 N,5 23.684 W
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FAQ

Where is the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.385 N,5 23.684 W.

How deep is the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.385 N,5 23.684 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR BARON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) sink?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR BARON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WAR BARON (PROBABLY)?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6240 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR BARON (PROBABLY)?

The WAR BARON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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