Barnton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barnton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 34.933 N,2 5.101 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.582217
  • Longitude: -2.085017
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARNTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1858
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Barnton underwater wreck is located at coordinates 45 34.933 N, 2 5.101 W in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French nautical charts document the position and classification of the Barnton obstruction over time, transitioning from a non-dangerous wreck to an unsafe wreck with a reported depth of 60 meters based on official maritime charting updates.

Surveying Details

30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 453500N, 020500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6788. NE 2664. 20.5.86 SHOWN AS WK PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. NC 2664. 29.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 60MTRS ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN, 1:355000]. BR STD. SEP 2009000062843 11.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 4534.974N, 0205.085W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY MACKIE & THOMSON, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 14 MEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BARNTON SS CO [GILLESPIE & NICHOL]. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO THE TYNE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BARNTON wreck located?

The BARNTON wreck is located at coordinates 45 34.933 N,2 5.101 W.

How deep is the BARNTON and where exactly is it located?

The BARNTON lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 45 34.933 N,2 5.101 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARNTON?

The seabed around the BARNTON lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the BARNTON sink?

The BARNTON sank on Apr 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BARNTON discovered?

The wreck of the BARNTON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BARNTON belong to?

The BARNTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARNTON carrying?

The BARNTON was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the BARNTON?

The BARNTON had a tonnage of 1858 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARNTON?

The BARNTON is classified as a steam ship.

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