Bamse (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bamse (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.979300
  • Longitude: -5.074950
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAMSE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 8.18
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1001
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field SMALL SECTION LIES 90MTRS SW
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN 495845N, 050424W OR 1.75M ESE FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). SUNK 3M OFF BLACK HEAD. (LL WW1). 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 495842N, 050424W. (AUBD 301/67). H7312/68 11.6.74 WK LOCATED DURING CABLE SURVEY IN 495849N, 050437W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 130MTRS, LYING 135/315DEGS. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. (GPO SURVEY [K6802/2]). CHART AS WK 35.0MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 27.3.97 WK DIVED IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SHE LIES IN 2 PARTS THE BOW BEING 100YDS SOUTH. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. HH100/351/18 & HH232/420/05 19.8.02 DIVED 15.8.02. BOW IN 4958.774N, 0504.495W; STERN IN 4958.755N, 0504.486W [WGD] USING DGPS. DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 SECTIONS IS 23MTRS, DIRECTION OF STERN TO BOW 28DEGS. ORIENTATION 135/315DEGS. HIGHEST POINT IS STERN, STANDING 11MTRS HIGH. DIFFICULT TO DISCERN DETAIL. GEN DEPTH OF SEABED AT LW 74MTRS. SEABED SHALE/FINE SAND. BRASS SHELL CASES NEAR STERN GUN & IRON TELEGRAPH. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 19.8.02 & 20.8.02). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN 4958.765N, 0504.491W. - NM 4562/02. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4958.758N, 0504.497W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.82 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8.18MTRS. LIES 072/252 DEGS. STONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, THE SMALLER LIES 90MTR SW. MAIN SECTION APPARENTLY UPRIGHT.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-THOMAS COATES. BUILT IN 1881 BY THE STRAND SLIPWAY CO, SUNDERLAND. MANAGED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLOW RICHARDS & CO FOR THE BRITISH SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, COUMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR DUNKIRK. CARGO PATENT FUEL. TORPEDOED BY UB-112. 11 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, SECTION LIES SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W.

How deep is the BAMSE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the BAMSE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BAMSE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BAMSE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BAMSE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BAMSE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1001 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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