Bamse (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bamse (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.147 N,3 3.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.435783
  • Longitude: -3.057833
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAMSE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0250.0,,000.0,255
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 10M OFF LAND & 15M FROM PORTLAND BILL. (BOT MASTER). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502700N, 030300W. (C IN C, PLYMOUTH). H2502/51 24.5.51 WK IN 502606N, 030333W. DEPTH OVER WK 21FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 34FT. A/S CONTACT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950) H3971/52 8.10.52 WK IN 502606N, 030329W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21FMS, FOUL AT 22FMS. GENERAL DEPTH 26-27FMS, LEAST DEPTH 132FT. SCOUR 3FT. SEA BED HARD. LENGTH 250FT, LYING NW/SE. THE SHALLOWEST PART IS ROUGHLY IN THE CENTRE. STRONG A/S CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, 18.9.52). CHART AS WK 21FMS. BR STD. H5982/82 11.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502609N, 030328W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW) 1 & 2 [1982]. NCA. H2923/83 27.9.84 EXAM'D 16.5.84 IN 502607N, 030326W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 40MTRS, FOUL AT 42MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LYING 090/270DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/10 14.8.95 WK REPORTED TO BE IN THREE PIECES, THUS GIVING SURVEYED LENGTH. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/12 9.10.96 DIVED IN 502607N, 030324W USING DECCA. LIES E/W. VESSEL IS ON PORT SIDE & WELL COLLAPSED. SHE IS APPROX 160FT IN LENGTH. SOME 90FT FROM ANCHOR TO BOILER. MACHINERY MIDSHIPS & A GUN ON THE STERN. WK IS FAIRLY CLEAN WITH LITTLE ROPE OR NETS. SONAR PROFILE GIVES THREE DISTINCT PEAKS AT BOW, MIDSHIPS & STERN. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 8.10.08 CONSIDER THIS TO BE BAMSE (PROBABLY). (N R CHIPCHASE). 2.5.13 EXAM'D 17.1.13 IN 5026.147N, 0303.470W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.0 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP EXTENDS 250MTRS TOWARDS 255 DEGS. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-KLONDYKE, EX-SYRA. BUILT IN 1875 BY T TURNBULL & SON, WHITBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRED OLSEN. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA.. 1 X 18 PDR GUN. TORPEDOED BY UB 80. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, COLLAPSED,

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.147 N,3 3.47 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.147 N,3 3.47 W.

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

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.147 N,3 3.47 W.

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

The seabed around the BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BAMSE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 17, 1918.

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

The wreck of the BAMSE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

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 ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?

The BAMSE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 958 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?

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

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