Bastabales Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Bastabales Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 45 N,0 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.750000
  • Longitude: -0.633333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BASTABALES
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 68 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.12.80 VESSEL SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER ORAN. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA. 6.10.81 VESSEL HAS BEEN ABANDONED 'AS LIES'. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA. 31.3.81 REFLOATED, TOWED OUT TO SEA & SUNK IN 354500N, 003800W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.248). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1956 BY CORCHO HIJOS S.A., SANTANDER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA MOGOR, S.A. SANK IN EXTREMELY SEVERE WEATHER IN ORAN HBR ALONG WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER VESSELS. WK REMAINED ALONGSIDE THE BERTH FOR OVER A YEAR UNTIL BEING RAISED & TAKEN OUT OF PORT & SUNK AT SEA EARLY IN 1982. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BASTABALES wreck located?

The BASTABALES wreck is located at coordinates 35 45 N,0 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BASTABALES?

The seabed around the BASTABALES lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the BASTABALES sink?

The BASTABALES sank on Dec 28, 1980.

When was the wreck of the BASTABALES discovered?

The wreck of the BASTABALES was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BASTABALES belong to?

The BASTABALES belonged to ES.

What cargo was the BASTABALES carrying?

The BASTABALES was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BASTABALES?

The BASTABALES had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASTABALES?

The BASTABALES is classified as a motor vessel.

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