Sainte Basile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sainte basile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 3 N,9 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.050000
  • Longitude: -9.233333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINTE BASILE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 107.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2778
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02531/44 8.7.44 H02531/44 8.7.44 DW PA IN 050300N, 091400W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1453/44. 16.7.82 16.7.82 DW SHOWN ON US 57000 AND GERMAN 989.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 1992

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NAVALE DE L'OUEST. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR FREETOWN. TORPEDOED BY U 547. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINTE BASILE wreck located?

The SAINTE BASILE wreck is located at coordinates 5 3 N,9 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINTE BASILE?

The seabed around the SAINTE BASILE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SAINTE BASILE sink?

The SAINTE BASILE sank on Jun 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAINTE BASILE discovered?

The wreck of the SAINTE BASILE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAINTE BASILE belong to?

The SAINTE BASILE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SAINTE BASILE carrying?

The SAINTE BASILE was carrying general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SAINTE BASILE?

The SAINTE BASILE had a tonnage of 2778 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINTE BASILE?

The SAINTE BASILE is classified as a steam ship.

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