Basse Indre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Basse indre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 22.8 N,3 43.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.380000
  • Longitude: 3.720000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASSE INDRE
Type motor vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1233/70 16.6.70 WK WITH MASTS SHOWING ABOVE THE WATER IN 512248N, 034312E. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY GL FL(3)G 15SEC ON N SIDE OF WK. SALVAGE OPS TAKING PLACE. (HAGUE NM 1443(T)/70). NCA. H1233/70 18.8.70 WK SALVAGED. BUOYS REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 2077/70). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH YUGOSLAVIAN VESSEL 'POBJEDA' IN FOG WHILE AT ANCHOR. 2 MEN LOST, 1 MISSING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BASSE INDRE wreck located?

The BASSE INDRE wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.8 N,3 43.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BASSE INDRE?

The seabed around the BASSE INDRE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BASSE INDRE sink?

The BASSE INDRE sank on May 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the BASSE INDRE discovered?

The wreck of the BASSE INDRE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the BASSE INDRE belong to?

The BASSE INDRE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BASSE INDRE carrying?

The BASSE INDRE was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BASSE INDRE?

The BASSE INDRE had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASSE INDRE?

The BASSE INDRE is classified as a motor vessel.