Balabac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Balabac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.652950
  • Longitude: -61.531667
Wreck Depth 3.32 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALABAC
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 200
Tonnage 2551
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1769/21 22.3.21 STF IN 103900N, 613200W, 1.5C FROM MUCURAPO PT, PORT OF SPAIN. INS AS STF PA (1921). BR STD. H1708/23 7.3.23 NOW ST (1921) IN 103858N, 613153W. (HMS WISTARIA). - NM 968/23. H3411/24 15.5.24 NOW IN 103857N, 613155W. (HMS ORMONDE). - NM 855/24. H3141/25 19.2.26 WK SHOWN ON HMS ORMONDE SURVEY DTD 1924 [C9575]. H4094/29 24.1.30 AMEND TO WK 9FT ON 2097 & 1.5FMS ON 483A. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 192/30. H1449/64 23.6.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 7FT CONFIRMED BY DIVER. WK HEAVILY SILTED UP & COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. LARGEST PIECE OF WRECKAGE STOOD 2FT OFF BOTTOM. (HMS VIDAL, 1963). AMEND WK 1FM 1FT [2.1MTRS] IN 103904N, 613200W. 19.11.75 NOW SHOWN IN 103904N, 613200W [NAP]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 482. 8.3.88 NOT SHOWN ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 002 [1987 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. RSDRA2024000359391 39119.12.24 LOCATED ON 24.08.24 IN 1039.177 N, 6131.900 W [WGD] NFS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.32MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 5MTRS. (Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago SURVEY) AMEND DW 3.3MTRS
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2024
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FAQ

Where is the BALABAC wreck located?

The BALABAC wreck is located at coordinates 10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W.

How deep is the BALABAC and where exactly is it located?

The BALABAC lies at a depth of about 3.32 meters and is located at coordinates 10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALABAC?

The seabed around the BALABAC lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BALABAC discovered?

The wreck of the BALABAC was discovered in 1921.

What was the tonnage of the BALABAC?

The BALABAC had a tonnage of 2551 tons.

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