Baychattan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baychattan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.427 N,3 42.169 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.190450
  • Longitude: -3.702817
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYCHATTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 109
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 72
Tonnage 3758
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details REPD LOST 0.5M SSW FROM PRAWLE POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHARTED AS DW PA (1917). NE 1613. H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 501124N, 034206W. DEPTH OVER WRECK 23FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 41FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [E8881]). BR STD. 24.11.70 24.11.70 DIVED IN 1970. REPD TO BE THAT OF THE 'BAYCHATTAN' & IS SITTING UPRIGHT IN 200FT OF WATER & IT IS ABOUT 150FT TO THE TOP OF THE DECK. AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT STATES THAT THE STERN IS MISSING. (G B THOMAS, BRISTOL SAC & WAR RISK OFFICE, TELECON 24.11.70). H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501122N, 034206W USING DECCA. ABOUT 345FT LONG BY SONAR. LYING ABOUT WSW/ESE, BOWS ESE. NEARLY UPRIGHT. CLEARANCE BY E/S 126FT. REDUCED RISE ABOUT 45FT. SEABED GEN DEPTH 175FT. LITTLE SCOURING. THIS WAS THE OBJECT OF ONE SHORT EXPLORATORY DIVE. THE BOWS ARE BLUFF WITH A STRAIGHT STEM POST. THE FORE END IS NOT UNLIKE THE 'DROXFORD'. SOLID BULWARKS NOT GUARDRAILS. IN THIS AREA TIDAL STREAMS TURN SHARPLY & IF NOT EARLY, VERY PROMPTLY. RECKONED BY THE DIVER TO BE A FREIGHTER. SURVEY BY 'QUEEN MOTHER', JUNE 1975, USING SONAR AND E/S. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). CHART AS 34MTRS [21FMS]. BR STD. H1941/79 1.4.81 H1941/79 1.4.81 EXAM'D 12.11.80 IN 501124.6N, 034203.6W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT BUT WITHOUT SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS FOX, HI 54A/79). BR STD. H1936/80 29.9.81 H1936/80 29.9.81 EXAM'D 26.2.81 IN 501123N, 034207W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. ABOUT 110MTRS LONG, LYING ENE/WSW, GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). BR STD. H5982/82 10.2.83 H5982/82 10.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501118N, 034207W [OGB],USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 4.9.98 4.9.98 UPRIGHT BUT WITH NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. TORPEDO DAMAGE AT STERN CLEAR TO SEE. (DIVER MAGAZINE SEPT 1998). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.5.05 HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 18.7.04 IN 5011.427N, 0342.169W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.5 IN GEN DEPTH 53.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS. LIES 072/252 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 072 DEGS. SEABED SAND WITH ROCK OUTCROPS CLOSE N. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 18.4.13 18.4.13 EXAM'D 5.1.13 IN 5011.427N, 0342.169W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 109MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 073/253 DEGS. INTACT. (EMU, HI 1374). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-KILCHATTAN. BUILT IN 1906 BY CHARLES CONNEL & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BAY SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 382NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DUNSMUIR & JACKDON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CARDIFF. TORPDEOED BY UC-50. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT BUT WITH NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, BOWS ENE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 11.427 N,3 42.169 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAYCHATTAN wreck located?

The BAYCHATTAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.427 N,3 42.169 W.

How deep is the BAYCHATTAN and where exactly is it located?

The BAYCHATTAN lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.427 N,3 42.169 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYCHATTAN?

The seabed around the BAYCHATTAN lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the BAYCHATTAN sink?

The BAYCHATTAN sank on Oct 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BAYCHATTAN discovered?

The wreck of the BAYCHATTAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BAYCHATTAN belong to?

The BAYCHATTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BAYCHATTAN carrying?

The BAYCHATTAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BAYCHATTAN?

The BAYCHATTAN had a tonnage of 3758 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYCHATTAN?

The BAYCHATTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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