Barbro (Possibly)(Or Hovde) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barbro (possibly)(or hovde) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 56.84 N,4 7.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.947333
  • Longitude: -4.124550
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 87.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2356
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details M014030 1917 'BARBRO' IN 485700N, 041000W. (WK CHART VI). H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 485700N, 041000W. (PARIS NM). NE 2644. H3449/74 29.7.74 SHOWN AS WK 78.2MTRS IN 485654N, 040723W [EUR] ON FRENCH SURVEY [K6847/12]. BR STD. 26.8.77 LEAST DEPTH 77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.1.79 SHOWN AS NDW (77) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 10.7.96 SHOWN AS WK 77MTRS ON FRENCH 7151 [1995 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4856.840N, 0407.473W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY E WITHY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSK. AKTIES. SEGELFOSS. (DODS). SANK 14M NNW OF ILE DE BATZ, WHILST ON PASSAGE WEYMOUTH FOR BARROW. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) wreck located?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) wreck is located at coordinates 48 56.84 N,4 7.473 W.

How deep is the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) and where exactly is it located?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 48 56.84 N,4 7.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE)?

The seabed around the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) sink?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) sank on Oct 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) discovered?

The wreck of the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) belong to?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) carrying?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE)?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) had a tonnage of 2356 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE)?

The BARBRO (POSSIBLY)(OR HOVDE) is classified as a steam ship.

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