T6 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
T6 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 7.686 N,1 59.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.128100
  • Longitude: -1.988017
Wreck Depth 46.65 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name T6 (POSSIBLY)
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 81.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 1.8
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 177
Tonnage 600
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 010.4,018.5,002.2,052
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Surveying Details

6.11.72 WK USC PA 20FMS [38MTRS] CHARTED IN 570800N, 015800W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1407. H4816/75 9.12.76 WK 47MTRS LOCATED 570740N, 015911W [OGB]. GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE T6. (HMS ENTERPRISE, LTR DTD 18.8.76). NC 1446. H4816/75 22.2.77 LOCATED IN 570740N, 015911W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 53-55MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS. LIES N/S. SEABED GENTLY SLOPING. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 45/76). NCA. 24.8.00 EUT POSN: 5707.655N, 0159.282W. NE 1446. RSDRA2022000243080 18.11.22 EXAM�D 29.04.22; IN 5707.686N, 0159.281W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 72.0MTRS, WIDTH 22.0MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 177/357 DEGS. UPRIGHT & PARTIALLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1732 - H525-2228). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (GERMAN WARSHIPS OF WW2).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & PARTIALLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTRE

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FAQ

Where is the T6 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 7.686 N,1 59.281 W.

How deep is the T6 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.65 meters and is located at coordinates 57 7.686 N,1 59.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the T6 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the T6 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the T6 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the T6 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the T6 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the T6 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the T6 (POSSIBLY)?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the T6 (POSSIBLY)?

The T6 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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