William Balls (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William balls (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.448 N,0 46.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.574133
  • Longitude: 0.781517
Wreck Depth 39.19 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 82.3
Sonar Width 12.6
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 127
Tonnage 1612
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1893
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,,005.0,180.0
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 17.4.72 SANK ABOUT 4 MILES W OF DOWSING LTV. (SEA BREEZES). POSN 533500N, 004300E, APPROX. H5970/69 15.1.80 WK EXAM'D 23.9.79 IN 533425.3N, 004659.5E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40-46MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 52MTRS. LIES E/W ON SANDY SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD. H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 13.7.82 IN 533427N, 004701E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.4 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SCOUR 4.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 9.2MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. INTACT, LYING 110/290 DEGS, WITH SHOALEST PART TO THE EAST, SUPERSTRUCTURE AMIDSHIPS AND WESTERN END BURIED IN SAND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. HH242/352/01 10.10.91 NOT SHOWN NE 107. RE-INSERTED. - NM 3014/91. 2.3.15 LOCATED IN 5334.446N, 0046.890E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.52MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 10MTRS. (CEFAS, SILVER PIT SURVEY 2014, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). LIES 135/315 DEGS. IN THREE PARTS, IN LINE. NFS. AMEND DEPTH 38MTRS. SEP 2016/000091757 10.5.17 EXAM'D 30.10.16 IN 5334.448N, 0046.891E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 82.3MTRS, WIDTH 12.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 127/307 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100MTRS, DEPTH 5MTRS, TOWARD 180 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY INTACT BUT BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY J READHEAD & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W D C BALLS & SON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SHIELDS FOR SMYRNA. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS ELBA (2293 GRT).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.448 N,0 46.891 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.448 N,0 46.891 E.

How deep is the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 39.19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.448 N,0 46.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) sink?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 5, 1893.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY)?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1612 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY)?

The WILLIAM BALLS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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