Rfa Bacchus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Rfa bacchus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 52.957 N,2 7.38 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 73 m |
| Water Depth | 95 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RFA BACCHUS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 89.9 m |
| Width | 13.4 m |
| Tonnage | 4000 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 15, 1938 |
| Original Detection Year | 1938 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H3655/37 6.12.38 SUNK IN 495256N, 020718W OR 018DEGS, 10.4 MILES FROM ALDERNEY LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 79 EDN]. 4.3.80 INS AS USC PA 73MTRS IN 495256N, 020718W. BR STD. 29.9.88 POSN AMENDED TO 495301N, 020718W [EUR]. NC 2669. 26.2.90 LOOKED FOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NOT FOUND. (D WOODHAMS, TELECON). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 29, 1988 |
Circumstances of loss
USED AS BOMBING TARGET AND LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS DUNEDIN.
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