Hovde (Possibly) Or Barbro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hovde (possibly) or barbro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 57.515 N,4 10.517 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.958583
  • Longitude: -4.175283
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H3449/74 29.2.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 84.8MTRS [46FMS], SHOWN IN 485736N, 041027W [EUR] ON FRENCH SURVEY [K6847/10]. BR STD. 26.8.77 WK 75.4MTRS IN 485735N, 041022W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 85MTRS BY V/S & E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW (75) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS WK 75MTRS [41FMS] IN 485736N, 041027W ON FRENCH 6680. NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 81MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4857.515N, 0410.517W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY STRANGER & CO. PASSAGE NANTES FOR OKIEN. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & LL WW1)

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FAQ

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

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO wreck is located at coordinates 48 57.515 N,4 10.517 W.

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

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 48 57.515 N,4 10.517 W.

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

The seabed around the HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO sink?

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO sank on Oct 15, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO was discovered in 1974.

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

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO belonged to NO.

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

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO was carrying chemicals.

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

The HOVDE (POSSIBLY) OR BARBRO had a tonnage of 1196 tons.

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

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

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