Basari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Basari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 52.43 N,31 6.78 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.873833
  • Longitude: 31.113000
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASARI
Type carrier
Flag TR
Length 70.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 698
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/490/02 15.6.99 DISTRESS MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM 3111.6N, 3551.6E [EUR]. VESSEL CONFIRMED SUNK. (LL 10.6.99). NCA. HH180/490/02 15.6.99 REPORTED SINKING IN 3552.5N, 3106.8E [EUR]. (LL 11.6.99). NCA. 22.6.99 SINKING DATE, PASSAGE AND CARGO DETAILS GIVEN. (LL 19.6.99). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1920. SATELLITE DISTRESS MESSAGE RECEIVED. CREW OF 10 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFT BY MV TEUTONIA. VESSEL CONFIRMED SUNK. PASSAGE BARTIN TO ISKENDERUN. CARGO IRON, STEEL AND SPARE PARTS.

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FAQ

Where is the BASARI wreck located?

The BASARI wreck is located at coordinates 35 52.43 N,31 6.78 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BASARI?

The seabed around the BASARI lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the BASARI sink?

The BASARI sank on Jun 9, 1999.

When was the wreck of the BASARI discovered?

The wreck of the BASARI was discovered in 1999.

What country did the BASARI belong to?

The BASARI belonged to TR.

What cargo was the BASARI carrying?

The BASARI was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BASARI?

The BASARI had a tonnage of 698 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASARI?

The BASARI is classified as a carrier.

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