H.s.4 & R.b.6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
H.s.4 & r.b.6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 10 N,7 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.166667
  • Longitude: -7.283333
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H.S.4 & R.B.6
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 471000N, 071700W APPROX. (BMVS). NCA. 25.6.02 NDW PA PREVIOUSLY SHOWN IN 4710.000N, 0717.000W [WGD], NO LONGER CHARTED ON FRENCH 6989 [3RD EDN 2003]. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS 130M WSW FROM USHANT. (WW1 SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 10 N,7 17 W
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FAQ

Where is the H.S.4 & R.B.6 wreck located?

The H.S.4 & R.B.6 wreck is located at coordinates 47 10 N,7 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the H.S.4 & R.B.6?

The seabed around the H.S.4 & R.B.6 lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the H.S.4 & R.B.6 sink?

The H.S.4 & R.B.6 sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the H.S.4 & R.B.6 discovered?

The wreck of the H.S.4 & R.B.6 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the H.S.4 & R.B.6 belong to?

The H.S.4 & R.B.6 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the H.S.4 & R.B.6?

The H.S.4 & R.B.6 is classified as a barge.