Barbara (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Barbara (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.076 N,1 6.497 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.201267
  • Longitude: -1.108283
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARBARA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.4 m
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 70
Tonnage 3740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH226/350/01 4.2.91 HH226/350/01 4.2.91 WK, LEAST DEPTH 67MTRS, IN 501206N, 010626.5W [EUR]. (BREST NM 90 50 32). BR STD. HH090/588/01 1.11.93 HH090/588/01 1.11.93 EXAM'D 21.4.93 IN 501202N, 010632.2W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68.4 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT WK, LYING 070/250DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 588). CHART AS WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.11.98 13.11.98 EUR POSN: 501205N, 010627W. NC 2613. 23.11.01 23.11.01 SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1996 EDN]. SHOWN ON NC 2613 [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NCA. 30.1.07 30.1.07 THIS COULD BE BARBARA. THE WRECK IS LARGE AND SUBSTANTIAL AND LIES IN THE CORRECT AREA. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 29.8.07 29.8.07 SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS IN 5012.076N, 0106.497W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 2613.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY FURNESS & WITHY CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KENT SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W ALLAND & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL. STOPPED BY UB-40 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.076 N,1 6.497 W.

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

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.076 N,1 6.497 W.

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

The seabed around the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 20, 1916.

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

The wreck of the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARBARA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the BARBARA (POSSIBLY)?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3740 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARBARA (POSSIBLY)?

The BARBARA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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