Bosnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bosnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 29 N,9 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.483333
  • Longitude: -9.750000
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSNIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2407
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Surveying Details H034/39 5.9.39 H034/39 5.9.39 REPORTED SUNK BY U-BOAT IN 453900N, 094500W APPROX. (N.I.D.). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1928, WHILST EN-ROUTE LICATA FOR MANCHESTER, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-47 (PRIEN) WHEN NW OF FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD SS. CO.

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FAQ

Where is the BOSNIA wreck located?

The BOSNIA wreck is located at coordinates 45 29 N,9 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSNIA?

The seabed around the BOSNIA lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the BOSNIA sink?

The BOSNIA sank on Sep 5, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BOSNIA discovered?

The wreck of the BOSNIA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BOSNIA belong to?

The BOSNIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOSNIA carrying?

The BOSNIA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BOSNIA?

The BOSNIA had a tonnage of 2407 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSNIA?

The BOSNIA is classified as a steam ship.

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