Bassano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bassano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 57 N,17 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.950000
  • Longitude: -17.700000
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASSANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2687
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 572400N, 184000W. (LLOYDS). H01001/40 1.3.41 H01001/40 1.3.41 ATTACKED IN POSN 562300N, 152800W & SUNK IN POSN 575700N, 174200W. 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575700N, 174200W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN SWAN, HUTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND LP TURBINE FOR 786NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY U-105. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BASSANO wreck located?

The BASSANO wreck is located at coordinates 57 57 N,17 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BASSANO?

The seabed around the BASSANO lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the BASSANO sink?

The BASSANO sank on Jan 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BASSANO discovered?

The wreck of the BASSANO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BASSANO belong to?

The BASSANO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BASSANO?

The BASSANO had a tonnage of 2687 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASSANO?

The BASSANO is classified as a steam ship.

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