Baron Saltoun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baron saltoun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.023 N,1 37.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.667050
  • Longitude: -1.622167
Wreck Depth 1.2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON SALTOUN
Type freighter
Flag GB
Tonnage 3404
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the Baron Saltoun is located at coordinates 49 40.023 N, 1 37.33 W. Originally reported in June 1940 and historically charted with a least depth of 4 feet, this maritime obstruction has a detailed survey history including being marked by various light buoys before being amended to dead on navigational charts.

Surveying Details

H0566/40 20.6.40 DW IN 4940005N, 013715W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 1545/40 & NM 2085/40. 23.4.45 CHARTED AS DWP, LEAST DEPTH 4FT, WITH 2 R & B CAN BUOYS CLOSE SOUTH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2602. H0566/40 14.2.47 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLR.4S. (PARIS NM 4649/46). - NM 360/47. 4.12.51 NOT CHARTED ON NE 2602. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BARON SALTOUN wreck located?

The BARON SALTOUN wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.023 N,1 37.33 W.

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

The BARON SALTOUN lies at a depth of about 1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.023 N,1 37.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON SALTOUN?

The seabed around the BARON SALTOUN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BARON SALTOUN sink?

The BARON SALTOUN sank on Jun 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BARON SALTOUN discovered?

The wreck of the BARON SALTOUN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BARON SALTOUN belong to?

The BARON SALTOUN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARON SALTOUN?

The BARON SALTOUN had a tonnage of 3404 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON SALTOUN?

The BARON SALTOUN is classified as a freighter.

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