Balakani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Balakani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.177 N,1 20.908 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.519617
  • Longitude: 1.348467
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALAKANI
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 157
Tonnage 3696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2655/17 POSN 513102N 012054E. - FNM 308/15. H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED 0.625M SW QUARTER S OF SOUTH LONG SAND BUOY. 1923 1923 SHOWN ON 1975 AS WRECK 45FT 19.2.51 AMEND TO WRECK 7FMS 1FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). LC 1607. H3851/52 1956 CLEARED TO 8FMS. SCOUR 23FMS. POSITION 513108N, 012100E. (ECES 1956 K1328/MI).- NM 1390/56. H2296/56 22.5.59 AMEND POSITION TO 513109N, 012059E. LEAST DEPTH ON LINE OF SOUNDING 58FT. (ECES 1957 K1684/13Q). NCA. H926/62 15.3.62 SWEPT CLEAR 59FT, FOUL 61FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT IN 73-75FT. SCOUR 125FT. THIS IS A LARGE WRECK SITTING IN A DEEP SCOUR. THERE IS A MARKED SLICK UP AND DOWN TIDE. (ISS 9.10.61). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 5FT. BR STD. H688/64 5.3.64 LEAST E/S 64 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. SCOUR 121FT. (HMS EGERIA 27.5.64). H351/67 26.1.67 LEAST DEPTH 66FT. SCOUR 85FT. EXCELLENT A/S. SWIRL ON SURFACE. (ISS ROS 26.12.66). H4525/69 31.7.69 EXAM'D IN 513110N, 012101E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.8MTRS, FOUL AT 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18, IN GEN DEPTH 20-25MTRS. SCOUR 38MTRS. A LARGE WRECK IN A VERY DEEP SCOUR. ITS POSITION IS MARKED BY CONSIDERABLE SWIRL UP AND DOWN TIDE. VERY GOOD CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS AT 1000 YARDS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 140/69). AMEND TO SW 17.7MTRS [LAT]. BR STD. 17.4.74 E/S DEPTH ON PLA SURVEY 23.8MTRS. NCA H1428/74 3.7.74 EXAM'D IN 513109N, 012059E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. CLEAR 15.5MTRS, FOUL 15.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 36.5MTRS. LEAST E/S 17.2MTRS. LARGE WRECK CAUSING OBVIOUS SURFACE TURBULANCE. LIES NNW/SSE IN DEEP SCOUR. (PLA SWEEPING REPORT 6/74). - NM 1364/74. 21.10.94 SW 15.5MTRS SHOWN IN 513108.7N, 012100.7E [OGB] ON PLA 203/22 [1991]. BR STD. 19.1.15 SHOWN WITH LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.8MTRS ON RECENT PLA THAMES ESTUARY SURVEY. (K FEATHERSTONE, RI1E, EMAIL DTD 14.1.15). AMEND WK 17.8MTRS. 9.3.15 AMENDMENT ABOVE INCORRECT. (K FEATHERSTONE, RT1 EAST, EMAIL DTD 9.3.15). AMEND SW 15.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY SIR J LAING & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROLEUM SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 326HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT ARTHUR FOR LONDON. CARGO FUEL OIL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1.

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FAQ

Where is the BALAKANI wreck located?

The BALAKANI wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.177 N,1 20.908 E.

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

The BALAKANI lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.177 N,1 20.908 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALAKANI?

The seabed around the BALAKANI lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BALAKANI sink?

The BALAKANI sank on Sep 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BALAKANI discovered?

The wreck of the BALAKANI was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BALAKANI belong to?

The BALAKANI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALAKANI carrying?

The BALAKANI was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BALAKANI?

The BALAKANI had a tonnage of 3696 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALAKANI?

The BALAKANI is classified as a tanker.

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