Baud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.517 N,4 15.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.908617
  • Longitude: 4.256167
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAUD
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 4400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2645/45 15.6.45 VESSELS ZUIDERDAM, DINTELDJK, BAUD, PRINS WILLEM V USED AS BLOCKSHIPS IN 515437N, 041524E APPROX. (SEE SURVEY E7413 & H22179/45). INS AS 3 STF & 1 STP - NM 1656/45. H2645/45 18.6.48 NOW CHARTED AS THREE ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3142. 27.7.55 NOW CHARTED AS ONE WRECK, LEAST DEPTH 42FT AND ONE NDW ON NETHERLANDS 219. NE 3142. H3249/61 7.7.61 SHOWN AS TWO NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1540. NC 132. 2.7.68 NOW CHARTED AS 2 FOULS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 132. 7.5.82 WK 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT] SHOWN IN 515434N, 041527E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1540 [1981 EDN]. NE 132. H1310/88/1 13.1.88 GIVES FULL DETAILS OF WRECK, NETHERLANDS WK NO.C 73. (T HANLON). 25.7.02 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 132 [INT 1475] [3RD EDN AUG '00, CO-PRODUCTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 132. HH340/540/03 3.12.03 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 48/598/03). DELETE. - NM 200/04.
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED AS A BLOCKSHIP. OTHER VESSELS SUNK IN SAME AREA WERE THE ZUIDERDAM, DINTELDJK, & PRINS WILLEM V.

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FAQ

Where is the BAUD wreck located?

The BAUD wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.517 N,4 15.37 E.

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

The BAUD lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.517 N,4 15.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAUD?

The seabed around the BAUD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BAUD sink?

The BAUD sank on Oct 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the BAUD discovered?

The wreck of the BAUD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BAUD belong to?

The BAUD belonged to NL.

What cargo was the BAUD carrying?

The BAUD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BAUD?

The BAUD had a tonnage of 4400 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAUD?

The BAUD is classified as a motor vessel.

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