Bussum (Fore Part) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bussum (fore part) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 47.99 N,8 3.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.799833
  • Longitude: -8.056000
Water Depth 133 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 109.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
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 1940
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H095/39 H095/39 & H01001/40 SANK IN 553900N, 085800W. H1173/66 2.6.66 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 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). 13.2.70 DETAILS AFTER 13.2.70 AS FOR AFTER PART IN 554802N, 080421W. H3919/75 22.7.75 H3919/75 22.7.75 WRECK RE-SURVEYED AND ASCERTAINED THAT FORE PART OF THE BUSSUM IS IN APPROX 554800N, 080318W [OGB]. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, LTR DTD 18.7.75). NCA.

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.

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FAQ

Where is the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 47.99 N,8 3.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 133 meters deep.

When did the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3636 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY)?

The BUSSUM (FORE PART) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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