Baron Stjernblad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baron stjernblad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.654 N,1 55.958 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.927567
  • Longitude: -1.932633
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON STJERNBLAD
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 61.2 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 66.14
Sonar Width 13.15
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 67
Tonnage 991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 017.2,013.6,001.0,067
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H066/45 24.4.45 WK IN 555530N, 015600W. GOOD E/S TRACE. (ROSYTH LIST, APPENDIX I DTD 24.4.45). NCA. 6.6.72 INS AS NDW PA. NE 1192. 7.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 15FMS. NE 1407. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS NC 160. 16.2.78 AMENDED TO NDW PA. NC 1407. 18.6.01 WK LOCATED IN 5555.652N, 0155.984W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.8 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. HT 9.8MTRS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 16.6.01). AMEND TO WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/915/01 16.1.02 EXAM'D 26.5.01 IN 5555.652N, 0155.984W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.8 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTRS EXTENDS 1MTR TOWARDS 140 DEGS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS 230 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). HOLDS VISIBLE ON DCS3. ?STERN MISSING. BR STD. 15.1.09 DIVED AND IDENTIFIED AS BARON STJERNBLAD FROM BUTTONS RECOVERED WITH SHIPPING COMPANY NAME ON THEM. (I EASINGWOOD, E-MAIL DTD 13.1,09) NCA. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 EXAM'D 27.03.2022; IN 5555.654N, 0155.958W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. LENGTH 66.14MTRS, WIDTH 13.15MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 067/247 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, STERN HAS DISINTEGRATED. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1711 - H525-4496). AMEND NDW 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY MOTALA M V, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET. FORENDE DMSK. SELSK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR COPENHAGEN. TORPEDOED AND LATER SHELLED BY UC-44. (SIBI)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, STERN HAS DISINTEGRATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 55.654 N,1 55.958 W
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FAQ

Where is the BARON STJERNBLAD wreck located?

The BARON STJERNBLAD wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.654 N,1 55.958 W.

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

The BARON STJERNBLAD lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.654 N,1 55.958 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON STJERNBLAD?

The seabed around the BARON STJERNBLAD lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the BARON STJERNBLAD sink?

The BARON STJERNBLAD sank on Apr 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BARON STJERNBLAD discovered?

The wreck of the BARON STJERNBLAD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BARON STJERNBLAD belong to?

The BARON STJERNBLAD belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BARON STJERNBLAD carrying?

The BARON STJERNBLAD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BARON STJERNBLAD?

The BARON STJERNBLAD had a tonnage of 991 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON STJERNBLAD?

The BARON STJERNBLAD is classified as a steam ship.

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