Baklan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Baklan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 57.53 N,23 31.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.958833
  • Longitude: 23.532667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BAKLAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag BG
Length 84.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3006
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH380/350/01 11.12.91 GROUNDED AT AMBELAKI, SALAMIS ISLAND. (LL 2.12.91). NCA YET. LATER LIFTED, SOLD TO TURKISH SHIPBREAKERS AND TOWED TO ALIAGA IN 8.1992 TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY 'CHERNOMORSKIY' SHIPYARD, NIKOLAYEV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OKEANSKY RIBOLOV (BULGAIRIAN OCEAN FISHING). HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE UNDER REPAIR AT PERAMA. TAKEN IN TOW & GROUNDED WHILE STILL ON FIRE. SOLD TO TURKISH SHIPBREAKERS & TOWED TO ALIAGA TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BAKLAN wreck located?

The BAKLAN wreck is located at coordinates 37 57.53 N,23 31.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAKLAN?

The seabed around the BAKLAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BAKLAN sink?

The BAKLAN sank on Dec 1, 1991.

When was the wreck of the BAKLAN discovered?

The wreck of the BAKLAN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the BAKLAN belong to?

The BAKLAN belonged to BG.

What was the tonnage of the BAKLAN?

The BAKLAN had a tonnage of 3006 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAKLAN?

The BAKLAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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