Balkan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balkan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 17.437 N,9 33.052 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.290617
  • Longitude: 9.550867
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALKAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Sonar Length 130
Tonnage 2209
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck survey details for the Balkan, possibly located at latitude 58 degrees 17.437 minutes North, longitude 9 degrees 33.052 minutes East. Historical records indicate the vessel was scuttled or sunk around October 17, 1945, in deep water. Survey data from October 13, 1992, describes the wreck as approximately 130 meters long, with cargo presumed to be chemical warfare ammunition.

Surveying Details

H151/45 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN 581600N, 092600E, APPROX, IN DEEP WATER IN 1946. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). NCA. H4169/87 13.11.90 SUNK 17.10.45 IN 581600N, 092600E. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). HH161/400/01 13.10.92 WK, 130MTRS LONG, LOCATED IN 581728.3N, 093308.5E. CARGO PRESUMED TO BE CHEMICAL WARFARE AMMUNITION. (NOR NM 1419/92). INS AS NDW. - NM BLOCK 511/93.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER.

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FAQ

Where is the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BALKAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 17.437 N,9 33.052 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALKAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BALKAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the BALKAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BALKAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BALKAN (POSSIBLY)?

The BALKAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2209 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALKAN (POSSIBLY)?

The BALKAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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