Baloeran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baloeran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.22 N,4 32.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.487000
  • Longitude: 4.537833
Wreck Depth 3.9 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Baloeran
Type merchant vessel
Flag DE
Length 167.9 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 17001
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Markers W CARD LT BUOY, 'BALOERAN', Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10-15 MILES N OF IJMUIDEN. (DODS). H3247/43 30.10.43 WK IN 522915N 043210E, 335DEGS 13.5CABLES FROM F.R. LT ON N SIDE IJMUIDEN OUTER HARBOUR ENTRANCE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2342(T)/43. H3247/43 14.3.44 AMENDED TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 557/44. H2788/45 25.6.45 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DW. - NM 1753/45 H1591/46 20.11.46 G CNCL BUOY, OC.G.8S. (NETHERLANDS NM 101/798/46). INS LT BUOY. - NM 3701/46. H7725/49 29.3.50 AMENDED TO WK 3.6MTRS & LT TO OC.G. NOTE. (NETH CHART 227). AMENDED TO WK 2FMS & LT TO OC.G. BR STD. H7725/49 6.11.53 BUOY AMENDED TO FL.G. (NETH NM 241/3386/53). LT BUOY AMENDED. - NM 2588/53. H7725/49 24.8.56 RA REFL ADDED TO BUOY. (NETH NM 153/2111/56). BUOY AMENDED. - NM 2139/56. 25.4.61 AMENDED TO WK SW 2FMS WITH BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 124. H4940/57 11.9.68 BUOY MOVED 2C WNW TO 522919N, 043206E [EUR]. (NETH NM 1510/68). - NM 1664/68. 28.5.71 SHOWN AS SW 8.5MTRS (NO BUOY) ON NETH CHART 1350 [APRIL 1971 EDN]. AMENDED TO SW 4FMS 4FT (NO BUOY). BR STD & NE 124. H4940/57 1.7.71 AMENDED TO SW 3.6MTRS. (NETH NM 1297/71). AMENDED TO 2FMS. BR STD. 9.5.85 SHOWN AS SW 3.8MTRS IN 522915N, 043221E [EUR] WITH W.CARD LT BUOY ON NETH CHART 1450. POSN AMENDED. NE 2322. 8.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 3.9MTRS IN 5229.221N, 0432.266E [WGD] ON BA 125 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-DUTCH LINER 'BALOERAN'. BUILT IN 1930 BY MAATS, FYENOORD. SEIZED BY GERMANS. OIL ENGINED. STRUCK A MINE 10-15M N OF IJMUIDEN. TAKEN IN TOW, BUT RAN ASHORE & BECAME TOTAL WK. CLAIMED AS HOSPITAL SHIP, BUT DROVE OFF BRITISH AIRCRAFT WITH A/A GUNS. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 29.22 N,4 32.27 E
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FAQ

Where is the Baloeran wreck located?

The Baloeran wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.22 N,4 32.27 E.

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

The Baloeran lies at a depth of about 3.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.22 N,4 32.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Baloeran?

The seabed around the Baloeran lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the Baloeran sink?

The Baloeran sank on Sep 1, 1943.

When was the wreck of the Baloeran discovered?

The wreck of the Baloeran was discovered in 1943.

What country did the Baloeran belong to?

The Baloeran belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the Baloeran?

The Baloeran had a tonnage of 17001 tons.

What type of wreck is the Baloeran?

The Baloeran is classified as a merchant vessel.

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