Basto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Basto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.469 N,1 29.52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.607817
  • Longitude: 1.492000
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BASTO
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 64.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 101
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Surveying Details

H3069/86 12.1.88 LOCATED IN 533630N, 012924E. MARKED BY N CARDINAL BUOY, VQ, LAID 180MTRS N AND S CARDINAL BUOY, Q(6)+LFL 15S, 180MTRS S OF WK. (TH TELEX 9.1.88). H3069/86 18.1.88 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.0MTRS, FOUL AT 10.35MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 17.1.88). H3069/86 21.1.88 LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.95 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (TH HARWICH TELEX, 20.1.88). INS SW 9.0MTRS WITH BUOYS. - NM 468/88. H6329/87 24.8.89 LOCATED IN 533626.9N, 012937.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.9, FOUL AT 13.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.4MTRS. N BUOY IN 533632.5N, 012939.2N; S IN 533620.3N, 012939.3E. (NP 1008, HN FOR HI 413). AMEND TO SW 12.9MTRS, AMEND BUOY POSNS. - NM 2770/89. H6329/87 18.10.89 EXAM'D 19.8.89. LARGE WK LYING 101/281 DEG, AND APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO, WITH BOW W AND IN A SCOUR 2.1 MTRS DEEP. AFTER SECTION APPEARS TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. (NP 1008, HI 413). NFA. H3069/86 18.10.89 EXAM'D 17.9.89. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.8, FOUL AT 13.15MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.0MTRS [LAT]. BUOYS REMAIN ON STATION. (THV PATRICIA, 19.9.89). NCA. HH160/351/01 5.6.90 TO BE DISPERSED UNDER CONTRACT BY SEA BLAST LTD. (TH, 10.5.90). HH160/351/01 31.10.90 DISPERSAL COMPLETE. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.5MTRS [LAT]. WK BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH, 20.9.90). AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS. DELETE BUOYS - NM 3289/90.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY HUGO PETES SCHIFFSW, WEWELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARN THIELEN. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE KALUNDBORG FOR GUNNESS. CARGO BULK WHEAT. TOOK ON SEVERE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO THE HUMBER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 36.469 N,1 29.52 E
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FAQ

Where is the BASTO wreck located?

The BASTO wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.469 N,1 29.52 E.

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

The BASTO lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.469 N,1 29.52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BASTO?

The seabed around the BASTO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BASTO sink?

The BASTO sank on Jan 8, 1988.

When was the wreck of the BASTO discovered?

The wreck of the BASTO was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BASTO belong to?

The BASTO belonged to AG.

What cargo was the BASTO carrying?

The BASTO was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BASTO?

The BASTO had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the BASTO?

The BASTO is classified as a carrier.

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