Our Bairns Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Our bairns Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 40.02 N,6 58.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.667000
  • Longitude: -6.967500
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUR BAIRNS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 38
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 25M SW FROM CONING BEG LTV. (BMVS). POSN 514000N, 065800W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H351/20 H351/20 INS WRECK ON BA CHARTS. 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMENDED TO NDWPA ON NE 2049. DELETED FROM OTHER SCALES. 6.12.78 6.12.78 NOT SHOWN ON NC 2049 DUE TO AGE, SIZE & DEPTH OF WATER. H1933/79 21.12.81 H1933/79 21.12.81 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 25 MILES SW FROM CONINGBEG LTV. (BMVS, LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the OUR BAIRNS wreck located?

The OUR BAIRNS wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.02 N,6 58.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUR BAIRNS?

The seabed around the OUR BAIRNS lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the OUR BAIRNS sink?

The OUR BAIRNS sank on Sep 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OUR BAIRNS discovered?

The wreck of the OUR BAIRNS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OUR BAIRNS belong to?

The OUR BAIRNS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OUR BAIRNS?

The OUR BAIRNS had a tonnage of 38 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUR BAIRNS?

The OUR BAIRNS is classified as a sailing vessel.