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USS Bass
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USS Bass
with sistership Bonita
(Mariners Museum)
The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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Shipwreck Data |
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| Vessel Name | Bass, USS |
| Other Names | Formerly known as SS-164 and B-2 |
| Vessel Type | Submarine |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 341' / 27' / 15' |
| Tonnage | 2,506 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Electric / Propellers |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1924 at Portsmouth, NH |
| Date of Loss | March 18, 1945 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled in Navy experiment |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | 7½ miles south of Southeast Point, Block Island, RI |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 41-01-09 N / 71-32-50 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 160' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 10-40' |
| Wreck Condition | Upright and mostly intact |
| Diving Considerations | A beautiful wreck, but a deep dive |
| Other Information | Identical sisterships - Bonita and Barracuda |
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