Hms Bayonet Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hms bayonet Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 59.829 N,3 9.986 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS BAYONET |
| Type | military vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 41.1 m |
| Width | 9.3 m |
| Draught | 4 |
| Tonnage | 605 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 21, 1939 |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 1946 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | HORNS |
| Last Amended Date | May 6, 0021 |
Circumstances of loss
EX-BARNHURST, BUILT IN 1939 BY BLYTH DOCKYARD, BLYTH, WITH ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. DETONATED MAGNETIC MINE AND SANK WITHOUT LOSS OF LIFE. (SIBI). NET CLASS NAVY LIFTING VESSEL WITH BOW
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 59.829 N,3 9.986 W
Hms Bayonet on Wreck Map
Hms Bayonet Wreck on Google Map
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- Hms Ivanhoe Wreck 625.8 M
- Bilbo Wreck 2247.2 M
- Paola (Possibly) Wreck 3119.7 M
- Other Wreck 70580 3724.5 M
- Quickstep Wreck 3808.6 M
- Deerhound (Possibly) Wreck 4186.6 M
- Switha Wreck 4208.6 M
- Iona Wreck 4401.4 M
- Grimsel Wreck 4456.4 M
General Comments
[PHOTO OF HMS BAYONET'S SISTER SHIP]. VESSEL EITHER STRUCK A BRITISH DEFENSIVE MINE, 1 OF 223 LAID IN S INCHKEITH CHANNEL WHILE WORKING ON THE BOOM, OR STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-21. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)