Bamse (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Bamse (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.979300
- Longitude: -5.074950
|
| Wreck Depth |
62 m
|
| Water Depth |
71 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BAMSE (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
68.9 m |
| Width |
9.8 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
55 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Shadow Height |
8.18 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
1001 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
flammable liquids and gases
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 2, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Debris Field |
SMALL SECTION LIES 90MTRS SW |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 22, 2014 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN 495845N, 050424W OR 1.75M ESE FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). SUNK 3M OFF BLACK HEAD. (LL WW1). 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 495842N, 050424W. (AUBD 301/67). H7312/68 11.6.74 WK LOCATED DURING CABLE SURVEY IN 495849N, 050437W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 130MTRS, LYING 135/315DEGS. APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. (GPO SURVEY [K6802/2]). CHART AS WK 35.0MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 27.3.97 WK DIVED IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SHE LIES IN 2 PARTS THE BOW BEING 100YDS SOUTH. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. HH100/351/18 & HH232/420/05 19.8.02 DIVED 15.8.02. BOW IN 4958.774N, 0504.495W; STERN IN 4958.755N, 0504.486W [WGD] USING DGPS. DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 SECTIONS IS 23MTRS, DIRECTION OF STERN TO BOW 28DEGS. ORIENTATION 135/315DEGS. HIGHEST POINT IS STERN, STANDING 11MTRS HIGH. DIFFICULT TO DISCERN DETAIL. GEN DEPTH OF SEABED AT LW 74MTRS. SEABED SHALE/FINE SAND. BRASS SHELL CASES NEAR STERN GUN & IRON TELEGRAPH. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 19.8.02 & 20.8.02). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN 4958.765N, 0504.491W. - NM 4562/02. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4958.758N, 0504.497W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.82 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8.18MTRS. LIES 072/252 DEGS. STONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, THE SMALLER LIES 90MTR SW. MAIN SECTION APPARENTLY UPRIGHT.
Circumstances of loss
EX-THOMAS COATES. BUILT IN 1881 BY THE STRAND SLIPWAY CO, SUNDERLAND. MANAGED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLOW RICHARDS & CO FOR THE BRITISH SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, COUMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR DUNKIRK. CARGO PATENT FUEL. TORPEDOED BY UB-112. 11 LIVES LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W
Bamse (Probably) on Wreck Map
Bamse (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W.
How deep is the BAMSE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.758 N,5 4.497 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the BAMSE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.
When did the BAMSE (PROBABLY) sink?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 2, 1918.
When was the wreck of the BAMSE (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BAMSE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the BAMSE (PROBABLY) belong to?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the BAMSE (PROBABLY) carrying?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.
What was the tonnage of the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1001 tons.
What type of wreck is the BAMSE (PROBABLY)?
The BAMSE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, SECTION LIES SW