Ballina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ballina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.407 N,4 14.657 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.156783
  • Longitude: -4.244283
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALLINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 35
Tonnage 317
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1882
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 25.8.89 WK, KNOWN LOCALLY EITHER AS 'BALLINEYE' OR 'FOUR AND FORTY', LOCATED IN 540931N, 041434W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS APPROX 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES APROX NE/SW. (A CORKILL). INS AS USCPA 20MTRS. - NM 2675/89. HH100/351/07 28.9.93 IDENTIFIED AS THE BALLINA WHEN BELL WAS RECOVERED. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 19.9.93). HH090/706/01 20.9.96 EXAM'D 24.6.96 IN 540928.6N, 041439.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.4, FOUL 24.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 032/212 DEGS. GOOD DCS3 TARGET. BOWS S. BUOYANT FISHING NETS AT S END. (GARDLINE, HI 706). N END NOT FULLY SWEPT, INS AS WK 24MTRS. BR STD. HH090/728/01 23.9.97 EXAM'D IN 540924.4N, 041439.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.4, FOUL 24.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, NO DEBRIS. (NP 1008, HI 728). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING A SEVERE STORM HAVING SAILED FROM LIVERPOOL.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the BALLINA wreck located?

The BALLINA wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.407 N,4 14.657 W.

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

The BALLINA lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.407 N,4 14.657 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALLINA?

The seabed around the BALLINA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the BALLINA sink?

The BALLINA sank on Jan 5, 1882.

When was the wreck of the BALLINA discovered?

The wreck of the BALLINA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BALLINA belong to?

The BALLINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALLINA carrying?

The BALLINA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BALLINA?

The BALLINA had a tonnage of 317 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALLINA?

The BALLINA is classified as a steam ship.

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