Bussum (After Part) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Bussum (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.801617
- Longitude: -8.075600
|
| Wreck Depth |
127 m
|
| Water Depth |
131 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BUSSUM (AFTER PART) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
109.7 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Sonar Length |
57 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
3.1 |
| Orientation |
30 |
| Tonnage |
3636 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 23, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1966 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 25, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H095/39 SANK IN 553900N, 085800W. H1173/66 2.6.66 LOCATED IN 554802N, 080421W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. WRECK IN TWO PARTS. GOOD SONAR FROM ALL ROUND, ESPECIALLY E. LEAST DEPTH 394FT IN 433FT. (HMS DALRYMPLE 1965). INS AS WK 65FMS. BR STD. H3740/69 9.7.69 A CARGO SHIP WITH DG AND A GUN ON THE POOP. CARGO PARTLY GRAIN. NOT THE OLDFIELD GRANGE. FORE PART STANDS 40FT IN 436FT. GOOD SONAR, ESPECIALLY ON 045DEG. AFTER PART STANDS 36FT IN 436FT. GOOD SONAR. LIES 246DEG 650YDS FROM FORE PART. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD - 1969). H3919/75 22.7.75 WRECK RE-SURVEYED AND ASCERTAINED THAT FORE PART OF THE BUSSUM IS IN APPROX 554800N, 080318W. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, LTR DTD 18.7.75). NCA. 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 120MTRS. NC 1770. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 DIVED 9.8.05 IN 5548.085N, 0804.54W [WGD]. A QUALITY BUILT CARGO SHIP. ACCOMMODATION AND BRIDGE AT STERN. ?BROKEN IN CENTRE. SPARE PROP. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH AT S END. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). NCA. 3.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5548.097N, 0804.536W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 030/210 DEGS. SCOUR AT N END. NO DEBRIS. AMEND WK 125MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 127.30MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 127MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1917 BY L VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV MAATS, 'OOSTZEE'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED BY U-100. 29 SURVIVORS LANDED. (DODS & LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W
Bussum (After Part) on Wreck Map
Bussum (After Part) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) wreck located?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W.
How deep is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 127 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.097 N,8 4.536 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?
The seabed around the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 131 meters deep.
When did the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) sink?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) sank on Nov 23, 1940.
When was the wreck of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) discovered?
The wreck of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1966.
What country did the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) belong to?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) belonged to NL.
What cargo was the BUSSUM (AFTER PART) carrying?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 3636 tons.
What type of wreck is the BUSSUM (AFTER PART)?
The BUSSUM (AFTER PART) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
ACCOMMODATION & BRIDGE AT STERN