Bamse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bamse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.084 N,2 56.626 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.534733
  • Longitude: -2.943767
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAMSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

30.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 10M OFF LAND & 15M FROM PORTLAND BILL. (BOT MASTER). H6391/19 12.9.19 APPROX POSN 503000N, 025200W ACCEPTED. CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BR STD. SUNK 15M W BY N FROM PORTLAND BILL. (WW1SL). H2537/28 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM ACTION. H3971/52 9.10.52 AMENDED TO WK SW 17FMS [30MTRS] IN 503203N, 025633W. (HMS SCOTT). BR STD. [SEE ALSO WK [18614] IN SAME POSN]. H2923/83 21.12.84 NOT FOUND. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 NOT FOUND, CONSIDERED TO BE SAME CONTACT AS [18614]. (MMT, HI1453). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

18.4.18 EX-THOMAS COATES. BUILT IN 1881 BY STRAND SLIPWAY CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY UB 80. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, DATE OF LOSS: 18.4.18]), BY UB-112. 4 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BAMSE wreck located?

The BAMSE wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.084 N,2 56.626 W.

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

The BAMSE lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.084 N,2 56.626 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAMSE?

The seabed around the BAMSE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BAMSE sink?

The BAMSE sank on Apr 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BAMSE discovered?

The wreck of the BAMSE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BAMSE belong to?

The BAMSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BAMSE carrying?

The BAMSE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BAMSE?

The BAMSE had a tonnage of 958 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAMSE?

The BAMSE is classified as a steam ship.

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