Baron Ardrossan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baron ardrossan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.924 N,5 11.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.948733
  • Longitude: -5.195517
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1376
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF PORTHGAIN PEMBROKESHIRE. (DODS) GOVES POSN 515700N, 051100W FOR FILING. H3542/68 10.10.68 LOCATED IN 515700N, 050736W APPROX, ABOUT 0.75M FROM PORTHGAIN IN BAY CALLED PORTH DWIN. THE ENGINE IS HIGHEST POINT STANDING 14FT OFF SEABED. BOILERS ARE 13FT HIGH. REMAINDER OF WRECKAGE VARIES FROM 1-5FT. (MR R EDMUNDS REPORT 7.10.68) NCA. H4919/77 29.12.77 PREVIOUS POSN AMENDED AS PLOTS ON LAND. NEW POSN 515654N, 051139.5W, PLOTTED FROM CHART 1973. (MR E.GILES LTR DTD 11.12.77) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 22.2.00 POSN GIVEN AS 5156.430N, 0512.100W, HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT AGREE WITH DIAGRAM GIVEN. (WELSH SHIPWRECKS, T BENNETT) NCA. SEP 2021/000284268 1.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1881, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T. TURNBULL & SON. WRECKED ON ROCKS ON PASSAGE CLYDE FOR ST MALO. (DODS) DRIVEN ONTO ROCKS DURING A VIOLENT THUNDER STORM. (WELSH SHIPWRECKS, T BENNETT)

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FAQ

Where is the BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.924 N,5 11.731 W.

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

The seabed around the BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

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

The BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

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

The BARON ARDROSSAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1376 tons.

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

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

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