Balkan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Balkan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.1 N,35 46.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.535000
  • Longitude: 35.770000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALKAN
Type motor vessel
Flag BG
Length 136.3 m
Width 17.6 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 7372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6144/68 7.7.68 ST IN 353206N, 354612E. (HAMBURG NM 1233/68 & LLOYDS LIST). - NM 1183/68. H3845/68 22.8.77 DELETED. REFLOATED. (HAMBURG NM 2686/77). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION MARITIME BULGARE. PASSAGE BOURGAS FOR LATTAKIA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS & ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. REFLOATED 6 MONTHS LATER & TOWED AWAY TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BALKAN wreck located?

The BALKAN wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.1 N,35 46.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALKAN?

The seabed around the BALKAN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BALKAN sink?

The BALKAN sank on Jan 16, 1968.

When was the wreck of the BALKAN discovered?

The wreck of the BALKAN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the BALKAN belong to?

The BALKAN belonged to BG.

What cargo was the BALKAN carrying?

The BALKAN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BALKAN?

The BALKAN had a tonnage of 7372 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALKAN?

The BALKAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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