Balholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Balholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.75 N,5 4.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.612500
  • Longitude: -5.069300
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALHOLM
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Shadow Height 7
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type net
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5001/72 19.2.79 H5001/72 19.2.79 BELIEVED SUNK AT LAST KNOWN POSN, APPROX 226DEGS, 3800FT FROM LINNEY HD. (MILFORD HAVEN CONSERVANCY BOARD, NM 4/79). INS AS USCPA 8MTRS. - NM 597(P)/79. H5001/72 22.2.79 H5001/72 22.2.79 LIFEBOAT & LIFEJACKETS MARKED BALHOLM RECOVERED BY TRAWLER NORRARD STAR ON 6.2.79 IN 514800N, 060200W. ANOTHER LIFEJACKET FOUND ON BEACH AT LYDSTEP HAVEN 5.2.79. (LL, 7.2.79). H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH BY HYDROSEARCH RUNNING PARALLEL TO AND 6C OFF COAST OVER CHARTED POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH100/351/14 31.11.98 HH100/351/14 31.11.98 DIVED IN 513645N, 050409.5W [WGD]. SOME 6-7MTRS OFF THE BOTTOM. (S LEWIS, NOTES DTD 4/98). INS AS USC 14MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2001

Circumstances of loss

25.1.79 ANCHORED ABOUT 0.5M W OF CROW ROCK BECAUSE OF ENGINE TROUBLE AND CREW TAKEN OFF BY LIFEBOAT BECAUSE OF DETERIORATING WEATHER. CREW BOARDED AGAIN ON 25.1.79 TO TRY TO REPAIR ENGINE, LATER RETURNING ASHORE. VESSEL NOT SEEN ON MORNING OF 26.1.79. PRESUMED SUNK AT ANCHOR. VESSEL, BUILT 1949 BY A/S STORD, LERVIK, WAS ON PASSAGE ROSSLARE TO BARCELONA. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

HEIGHT FROM DIVERS REPORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.75 N,5 4.158 W
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FAQ

Where is the BALHOLM wreck located?

The BALHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.75 N,5 4.158 W.

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

The BALHOLM lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.75 N,5 4.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALHOLM?

The seabed around the BALHOLM lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the BALHOLM sink?

The BALHOLM sank on Jan 26, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BALHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the BALHOLM was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BALHOLM belong to?

The BALHOLM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALHOLM carrying?

The BALHOLM was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BALHOLM?

The BALHOLM had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALHOLM?

The BALHOLM is classified as a ferry.

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