Bayawahha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bayawahha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.935 N,4 0.019 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.265583
  • Longitude: -4.000317
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYAWAHHA
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1583/56 12.3.56 CHARTED AS NDW IN 501554N, 035957W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 22.4.70 LIES CLOSE NW OF THE LIGHTER VYC 18 [SEE WK 18111]. (REPD BY MR ROUNDTREE ON VISIT TO THE DEPT). 22.4.70 LLOYDS CANNOT TRACE THE BAYAWAHHA. (TELECOM LLOYDS). H4267/70 24.8.70 REPORT STATES THAT AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH OVER ABOVE POSN REVEALED ONLY A STEEP LEDGE & SUGGESTS THAT THE WK IN THIS POSN IS THE BAYAWAHHA & ALSO THAT THE LIGHTER MAY LIE IN THE SPOIL GROUND SW. (D T B CALKIN, SURREY, 18.8.70). H4979/72 2.1.73 NOTHING FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE E/S & SONAR SEARCH 5 CABLES ROUND CHARTED POSN. (HMS WOODLARK). DELETED. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/594/01 12.7.94 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR E/S. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). AMEND TO ABEY. HH090/594/01 30.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2021/000052671 14.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ON ROUTE PLYMOUTH TO DARTMOUTH.

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FAQ

Where is the BAYAWAHHA wreck located?

The BAYAWAHHA wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.935 N,4 0.019 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYAWAHHA?

The seabed around the BAYAWAHHA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the BAYAWAHHA sink?

The BAYAWAHHA sank on Dec 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BAYAWAHHA discovered?

The wreck of the BAYAWAHHA was discovered in 1916.

What cargo was the BAYAWAHHA carrying?

The BAYAWAHHA was carrying grain.

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