Baron Carnegie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baron carnegie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.21 N,5 1.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.070167
  • Longitude: -5.019333
Wreck Depth 34.42 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON CARNEGIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 23.2
Shadow Height 9.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02142/41 25.7.41 NDW PA IN 520400N, 050130W [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1727/41. [NO DATE] POSN APPROX. SONAR CONTACT. HEIGHT 30FT. SOME OIL. (AUBD 319/176, ESCORT GROUP 2. DEC 1944) H02142/41 12.3.45 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 520412N, 050110W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2055/71 8.12.71 EXAMINED IN 520410N, 050107W [OGB] USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.4 IN 43.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS. LIES E/W, PROBABLY BOWS E. APPEARS TO HAVE HIGH FORECASTLE, WELL DECK AND HIGHER SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT WITH HIGHEST POINT POSSIBLY FUNNEL OR BRIDGE AT AFTER END OF WELL DECK. POSSIBLY LISTING TO PORT. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 35/71). AMEND TO WK 16FMS IN 520409N, 050106W [OGB]. - NM 29/72. 29.8.72 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS [LAT]. NC 1973. 20.5.76 REPORTED BY T BENNETT OF PEMBROKESHIRE TO WAR RISK INSURANCE (DTI) OFFICE THAT WRECK IS VIRTUALLY INTACT. FORE SECTION OF BOW HAS BROKEN AWAY. LAST 15FT OF STERN MISSING. HATCHES OPEN & HOLDS EMPTY. (DTI/WRECKS TELECON 20/5/76) H1310/84/30 5.9.84 DIVED ON 27.8.84. USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SALVAGED. (R BUFTON, 31.8.84). 9.6.08 UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, STERN LIES TO STBD, BOW TO PORT. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MAY '08). NCA. SEP 2021/000100708 17.12.19 WK LOCATED IN 5204.210N, 0501.160W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.4MTRS,IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 23.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/180DEGS. (KAIKU, H525, HI1592). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN FOR TAKORADI AS PART OF CONVOY OB 334. BOMBED BY CONDOR AIRCRAFT. TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG SEINE BUT SANK BEFORE REACHING PORT. OF 39 CREW INLUDING MILITARY GUNNERS, 9 KILLED, 16 MISSING, 4 INJURED. (DIVER MAGAZINE & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, STERN LIES TO STBD, BOW TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.21 N,5 1.16 W
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FAQ

Where is the BARON CARNEGIE wreck located?

The BARON CARNEGIE wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.21 N,5 1.16 W.

How deep is the BARON CARNEGIE and where exactly is it located?

The BARON CARNEGIE lies at a depth of about 34.42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.21 N,5 1.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON CARNEGIE?

The seabed around the BARON CARNEGIE lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the BARON CARNEGIE sink?

The BARON CARNEGIE sank on Jun 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BARON CARNEGIE discovered?

The wreck of the BARON CARNEGIE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BARON CARNEGIE belong to?

The BARON CARNEGIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON CARNEGIE carrying?

The BARON CARNEGIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BARON CARNEGIE?

The BARON CARNEGIE had a tonnage of 3178 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON CARNEGIE?

The BARON CARNEGIE is classified as a steam ship.

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