Bussum (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bussum (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.801617
  • Longitude: -8.075600
Wreck Depth 127 m
Water Depth 131 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUSSUM (AFTER PART)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 109.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 3636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H095/39 SANK IN 553900N, 085800W. H1173/66 2.6.66 LOCATED IN 554802N, 080421W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. WRECK IN TWO PARTS. GOOD SONAR FROM ALL ROUND, ESPECIALLY E. LEAST DEPTH 394FT IN 433FT. (HMS DALRYMPLE 1965). INS AS WK 65FMS. BR STD. H3740/69 9.7.69 A CARGO SHIP WITH DG AND A GUN ON THE POOP. CARGO PARTLY GRAIN. NOT THE OLDFIELD GRANGE. FORE PART STANDS 40FT IN 436FT. GOOD SONAR, ESPECIALLY ON 045DEG. AFTER PART STANDS 36FT IN 436FT. GOOD SONAR. LIES 246DEG 650YDS FROM FORE PART. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD - 1969). H3919/75 22.7.75 WRECK RE-SURVEYED AND ASCERTAINED THAT FORE PART OF THE BUSSUM IS IN APPROX 554800N, 080318W. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, LTR DTD 18.7.75). NCA. 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 120MTRS. NC 1770. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 DIVED 9.8.05 IN 5548.085N, 0804.54W [WGD]. A QUALITY BUILT CARGO SHIP. ACCOMMODATION AND BRIDGE AT STERN. ?BROKEN IN CENTRE. SPARE PROP. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH AT S END. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). NCA. 3.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5548.097N, 0804.536W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 030/210 DEGS. SCOUR AT N END. NO DEBRIS. AMEND WK 125MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 127.30MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 127MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY L VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV MAATS, 'OOSTZEE'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U-100. 29 SURVIVORS LANDED. (DODS & LL WW2).

General Comments

ACCOMMODATION & BRIDGE AT STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W
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FAQ

Where is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W.

How deep is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 127 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 131 meters deep.

When did the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) sink?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) belong to?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) carrying?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 3636 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?

The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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