Fort Babine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort babine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 31 N,14 39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.516667
  • Longitude: -14.650000
Water Depth 5100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT BABINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Fort Babine is located at coordinates 41 31 N, 14 39 W in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. This historic site marks the final resting place of the Fort Babine, a Liberty ship of welded steel construction. Following its sinking on February 24, 1996, the vessel was recorded as an underwater obstruction. Today, the wreck of the Fort Babine sits on the seabed as a well-broken structure, serving as a significant point of interest for maritime records in this region of the Atlantic.

Surveying Details

24.2.96 24.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 413100N, 143900W. (DODS, LL WW2, LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY NORTH VANCOUVER SHIP REPAIRERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (W THOMSON & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 505NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE UNDER TOW OF TUGS SCHELDE AND PROSPERUS, GIBRALTAR FOR MILFORD HAVEN. ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT AND SET ON FIRE. WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. (DODS, LL WW2. LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT BABINE wreck located?

The FORT BABINE wreck is located at coordinates 41 31 N,14 39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT BABINE?

The seabed around the FORT BABINE lies at approximately 5100 meters deep.

When did the FORT BABINE sink?

The FORT BABINE sank on Sep 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT BABINE discovered?

The wreck of the FORT BABINE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT BABINE belong to?

The FORT BABINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORT BABINE?

The FORT BABINE had a tonnage of 7135 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT BABINE?

The FORT BABINE is classified as a steam ship.

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