Barbara Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barbara marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 16 N,13 54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.266667
  • Longitude: -13.900000
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARBARA MARIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 5.1.78 5.1.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 441600N, 135400W. (WW2SL). ALL REFERENCE BOOKS AGREE.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MORRISON & SON. PASSAGE PEPEL FOR WORKINGTON. TORPEDOED BY U-46. 31 MEN LOST. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BARBARA MARIE wreck located?

The BARBARA MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 44 16 N,13 54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARBARA MARIE?

The seabed around the BARBARA MARIE lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the BARBARA MARIE sink?

The BARBARA MARIE sank on Jun 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BARBARA MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the BARBARA MARIE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BARBARA MARIE belong to?

The BARBARA MARIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARBARA MARIE carrying?

The BARBARA MARIE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BARBARA MARIE?

The BARBARA MARIE had a tonnage of 4223 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARBARA MARIE?

The BARBARA MARIE is classified as a steam ship.

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