Bahama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bahama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.679 N,1 36.092 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.144650
  • Longitude: 1.601533
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAHAMA
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 204
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Surveying Details

H4087/78 15.7.86 AGROUND ON ALDEBURGH BEACH IN 520839N, 013612E. HOLED AND LISTING HEAVILY TO PORT WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF SHINGLE BUILT UP AROUND VESSEL. (LL 24 & 26.6.86 & J PRYOR, HN 25.6.86). INS AS ST. BR STD. H4087/78 11.8.86 WK BEING BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LL 23.7.86 & J PRYOR, 24.7.86). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M STANDBY SAFETY VESSEL KENNEDY, ON WAY TO BREAKERS AT BARKING, AND GROUNDED.

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FAQ

Where is the BAHAMA wreck located?

The BAHAMA wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.679 N,1 36.092 E.

When did the BAHAMA sink?

The BAHAMA sank on Jun 21, 1986.

When was the wreck of the BAHAMA discovered?

The wreck of the BAHAMA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the BAHAMA belong to?

The BAHAMA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAHAMA?

The BAHAMA had a tonnage of 204 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAHAMA?

The BAHAMA is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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