Baldersby (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baldersby (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.045 N,5 20.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.200750
  • Longitude: -5.341433
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALDERSBY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.6 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 7.1
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,005.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details INS ON CHARTS AS NDWPA IN 530900N, 051930W. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 8.11.78 8.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 100 MTRS. NC 1411 H1935/80 4.2.83 H1935/80 4.2.83 EXAM'D 22.3.82 IN 531202N, 052025W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 105MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK ABOUT 90MTRS LONG, LYING NE/SW, IN AN AREA OF PRECIPITOUS AND HIGH FREQUENCY SANDWAVES STANDING UP TO 20MTRS HIGH AND SHOALER THAN THE WK. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. 4.5.07 4.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5312.045N, 0520.486W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 10.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/215 DEGS. SCOUR TO N AT EACH END. SHOALER SANDWAVES TO NE AND SW. AMEND WK 95MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY SIR R ROPNER & SONS LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPNEN & SONS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 322NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR AVONMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY UB-91. 2 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

20MTR SANDWAVES SHOALER THAN THE WK CLOSE BY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 12.045 N,5 20.486 W
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FAQ

Where is the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.045 N,5 20.486 W.

How deep is the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 53 12.045 N,5 20.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) sink?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY)?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3613 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALDERSBY (PROBABLY)?

The BALDERSBY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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