R 180 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
R 180 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 52.96 N,0 38.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.882667
  • Longitude: 0.640333
Wreck Depth 14.8 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R 180 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag DE
Length 39.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2884/85 21.10.85 WK PA 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT] IN 495336N, 003836E. (FRENCH NM 85 36 33). BR STD. 15.11.88 WK EXAM'D BY V/S & DIVERS. REFERRED TO AS AN UPTURNED GERMAN BARGE, SUPERSTRUCTURE BURIED. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. (FR WK NO 18090171). NCA. HH351/470/02 17.5.01 NOW WK 17MTRS IN 4953.01N, 0038.50E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 01 15 19). - NM 2494/01. 14.6.07 LIES IN 4953.014N, 0038.499E [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. IN THREE PIECES WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE IN THE SAND. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PROBABLY A WW2 LOSS.

General Comments

UK NM 1517/21

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 52.96 N,0 38.42 E
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FAQ

Where is the R 180 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The R 180 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.96 N,0 38.42 E.

How deep is the R 180 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The R 180 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.96 N,0 38.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the R 180 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the R 180 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the R 180 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the R 180 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the R 180 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The R 180 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the R 180 (POSSIBLY)?

The R 180 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.