War Baron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
War baron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.284 N,5 35.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.304733
  • Longitude: -5.584333
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR BARON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the War Baron is an underwater wreck located off the coast of Cornwall near Godrevy Lighthouse in the United Kingdom at coordinates 50 18.284 N, 5 35.06 W. Historical hydrographic surveys note that the site was previously charted as a wreck following approximate positions from early notices to mariners, though subsequent sweeping and modern multibeam sonar and magnetometer searches by Fugro OSAE in 2009 failed to locate any remaining obstruction on the seabed.

Surveying Details

H954/18 POSN 8M NE OF GODREVY LTHO. SWEPT OVER & NO OBSTRUCTION FOUND UP TO 10 TO 14FMS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (S.N.O. PENZANCE). GIVES POSN 501815N, 053500W APPROX. H6391/19 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 501815N, 053500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 674/20. H2537/28 28.8.28 WK DELETED FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2959/73 11.7.73 SEE ALSO [16398], COULD BE WAR BARON. (E GILES). NCA. 16.12.11 NOT LOCATED 29.9.09 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY NORTHWEST STEEL CO, PORTLAND, OREGON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. THREE BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY U-55. TWO MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR BARON wreck located?

The WAR BARON wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.284 N,5 35.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR BARON?

The seabed around the WAR BARON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the WAR BARON sink?

The WAR BARON sank on Jan 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR BARON discovered?

The wreck of the WAR BARON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WAR BARON belong to?

The WAR BARON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR BARON carrying?

The WAR BARON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WAR BARON?

The WAR BARON had a tonnage of 6240 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR BARON?

The WAR BARON is classified as a steam ship.

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