Rfa Bacchus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa bacchus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.957 N,2 7.38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.882617
  • Longitude: -2.123000
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA BACCHUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Tonnage 4000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 1988

Surveying Details

H3655/37 6.12.38 SUNK IN 495256N, 020718W OR 018DEGS, 10.4 MILES FROM ALDERNEY LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 79 EDN]. 4.3.80 INS AS USC PA 73MTRS IN 495256N, 020718W. BR STD. 29.9.88 POSN AMENDED TO 495301N, 020718W [EUR]. NC 2669. 26.2.90 LOOKED FOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NOT FOUND. (D WOODHAMS, TELECON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

USED AS BOMBING TARGET AND LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS DUNEDIN.

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FAQ

Where is the RFA BACCHUS wreck located?

The RFA BACCHUS wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.957 N,2 7.38 W.

How deep is the RFA BACCHUS and where exactly is it located?

The RFA BACCHUS lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.957 N,2 7.38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA BACCHUS?

The seabed around the RFA BACCHUS lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the RFA BACCHUS sink?

The RFA BACCHUS sank on Nov 15, 1938.

When was the wreck of the RFA BACCHUS discovered?

The wreck of the RFA BACCHUS was discovered in 1938.

What country did the RFA BACCHUS belong to?

The RFA BACCHUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA BACCHUS?

The RFA BACCHUS had a tonnage of 4000 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA BACCHUS?

The RFA BACCHUS is classified as a steam ship.

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