Bobrix (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bobrix (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.631 N,3 26.613 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.460517
  • Longitude: -3.443550
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOBRIX (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 90
Tonnage 647
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1981
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 3.11.04 WK 63MTRS SHOWN IN 4927.85N, 0326.80W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6941 [INT 1701] [EDN 4 DTD 2004]. BR STD. HH226/400/05 21.12.05 WK 63MTRS IN 4927.63N, 0326.61W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 49/24/05). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 6.6.07 EXAM'D IN 4927.631N, 0326.613W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.9 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000152363 26.8.15 SHOWN AS WK 63MTRS ON FR369300 [ED3.0, DTD 22.6.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY SCHPS 'DE GIDEON' V/H J KOSTER HZN, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIGHSEAS LTD. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR TEIGNMOUTH. TOOK IN WATER AND LISTED DURING GALE FORCE WEATHER. LATER SANK AFTER HATCH COVERS LOOSENED AND TUG 'NOORD-HOLLAND' UNABLE TO SECURE A TOW. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.631 N,3 26.613 W.

How deep is the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.631 N,3 26.613 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2004.

What country did the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 647 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOBRIX (POSSIBLY)?

The BOBRIX (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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