Bagdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bagdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39.988 N,5 8.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.666467
  • Longitude: -5.134717
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAGDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 3045
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 484000N, 050800W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. 23.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484000N, 050800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14585025. 25.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4839.940N, 0508.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4839.988N, 0508.083W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY R THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED BY T SMAILES & SONS AT THE TIME OF LOSS. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 13M N BY E 0.5E OF CREACH POINT, USHANT. CAPT AND 22 CREW MEMBERS LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BAGDALE wreck located?

The BAGDALE wreck is located at coordinates 48 39.988 N,5 8.083 W.

How deep is the BAGDALE and where exactly is it located?

The BAGDALE lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 39.988 N,5 8.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAGDALE?

The seabed around the BAGDALE lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the BAGDALE sink?

The BAGDALE sank on May 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BAGDALE discovered?

The wreck of the BAGDALE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BAGDALE belong to?

The BAGDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAGDALE?

The BAGDALE had a tonnage of 3045 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAGDALE?

The BAGDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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