Barrister (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barrister (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.859 N,5 7.266 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.097650
  • Longitude: -5.121100
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARRISTER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Shadow Height 18.3
Tonnage 4952
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.9.18 M44285 25.9.18 SANK 10-12MINS WSW TO WNW OF CHICKEN ISLAND LT. (BOT). SANK 9 MILES W BY HALF N FROM CHICKEN ROCK. (BMVS). H0109/45 H0109/45 AUBD 318/33 WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524. NSC IN 540500N, 050700W. LENGTH 244FT, HEIGHT 42FT. 2.2.45 AUBD 318/29 2.2.45 CLASS A CONTACT. ROCK. IN POSITION 540530N, 050730W. HEIGHT 40FT (ESCORT GROUP 19). H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 540551N, 050712W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80.4 IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. SEABED SOFT GREY MUD. DCS3 HT 18.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 79MTRS. - NM 395/75. H5982/82 4.8.83 H5982/82 4.8.83 WK SHOWN IN 540553N, 050706W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C13, [1983].
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UB 64. SANK INSTANTLY. 30 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.859 N,5 7.266 W.

How deep is the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.859 N,5 7.266 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY)?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4952 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARRISTER (POSSIBLY)?

The BARRISTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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