Bassa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bassa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0 N,21 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.000000
  • Longitude: -21.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK APPROX 500 MILES W OF ACHILL HEAD, COUNTY MAYO. (DODS). 12.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540000N, 210000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2800IHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U-32. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BASSA wreck located?

The BASSA wreck is located at coordinates 54 0 N,21 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BASSA?

The seabed around the BASSA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BASSA sink?

The BASSA sank on Sep 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BASSA discovered?

The wreck of the BASSA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BASSA belong to?

The BASSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BASSA carrying?

The BASSA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BASSA?

The BASSA had a tonnage of 5267 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASSA?

The BASSA is classified as a steam ship.

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