Balder Chuanchow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Balder chuanchow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 37.75 N,120 17.467 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.629167
  • Longitude: 120.291117
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BALDER CHUANCHOW
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 8651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4040/85 4.2.88 AGROUND IN 163746N, 1201729E. SALVAGE IN HAND. (LL, 12.12.87). VESSEL STILL AGROUND. (LL, 4.1.88). RADAR CONSPIC STRANDED WK EXISTS IN 163736N, 1201733E. ALMOST ENTIRELY OUT OF WATER AND LOCALLY THOUGHT UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (CAPTAIN JOSHUA GARNER, HN 12.1.88). CHART AS ST PA RADAR CONSPIC. - NM 579/88. 22.7.88 OWNERS ATTEMPTING TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL, 21.7.88). NCA YET. 6.3.89 VESSEL STILL AGROUND. NO SALVAGE ACTIVITY. (LL, 22.2.89). HH552/350/01 1.8.89 VESSEL WAS BROKEN AT MID-SECTION IN GROUNDING POSN AND HAD TO BE SCRAPPED. (LL, 21.7.89). - NM 2438/89. HH552/350/01 22.3.90 WK IN 163745N, 1201728E. (PC & GS NM 01(02)90). AMEND DW. - NM 1051/90.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY JITACHI ZOSEN, MUKAISHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHUANCHOW MARITIME. RAN AGROUND WHILE ENTERING HARBOUR. ABANDONED AS BEING BEYOND SALVAGE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BALDER CHUANCHOW wreck located?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW wreck is located at coordinates 16 37.75 N,120 17.467 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALDER CHUANCHOW?

The seabed around the BALDER CHUANCHOW lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BALDER CHUANCHOW sink?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW sank on Dec 6, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BALDER CHUANCHOW discovered?

The wreck of the BALDER CHUANCHOW was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BALDER CHUANCHOW belong to?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BALDER CHUANCHOW carrying?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BALDER CHUANCHOW?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW had a tonnage of 8651 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALDER CHUANCHOW?

The BALDER CHUANCHOW is classified as a carrier.

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