Balistan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balistan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52 N,19 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.866667
  • Longitude: -19.916667
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALISTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 138.4 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6803
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 515200N, 195500W. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). REFERENCE BOOKS AGREEE POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F C STRICK & CO LTD. PASSAGE ELLSMERE PORT FOR TABLE BAY. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE BIANCHI. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BALISTAN wreck located?

The BALISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 52 N,19 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALISTAN?

The seabed around the BALISTAN lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the BALISTAN sink?

The BALISTAN sank on Feb 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BALISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the BALISTAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BALISTAN belong to?

The BALISTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALISTAN carrying?

The BALISTAN was carrying general and mixed goods,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the BALISTAN?

The BALISTAN had a tonnage of 6803 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALISTAN?

The BALISTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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