Baden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.579 N,4 41.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.226317
  • Longitude: 4.693000
Wreck Depth 19.1 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Baden
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 58.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 51
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0,,,200
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers W CARD, Q(9)15S, 'BADEN', 150MTRS NW
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H4326/87 19.1.89 SANK IN 531336N, 044138E, MARKED BY TWO W CARD LT BUOYS, Q(9)15S, LAID 150 & 300MTRS W AND RACON 'D' 300MTRS W. (NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD, TELEX 28.12.88). NAVAREA 1 445/89 ISSUED. H1955/88 15.2.89 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (NETHERLANDS TNM 75/89). NCA YET. HH340/351/01 13.6.89 W CARD, 'RACON', BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS TNM 315/89). NAVAREA 1 AMENDED. HH340/351/01 13.9.89 EXAM'D IN 511339.5N, 044131E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, CLOSE NW. NETHERLANDS NM 502/89). - NM 2837/89. 21.5.90 NETHERLANDS WK NO. L15 2616. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO ANNUAL REPORT, 1988). SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK 11.8MTRS IN 5313.618N, 0441.437E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000023096 9.5.07 SHOWN IN 5313.56N, 0441.53E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1811.8 [2007 EDN]. NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN] AGREES. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 21.5.09 BADEN, WK 11.8MTRS [LAT] IN 5313.6N, 0441.5E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 2616)

Circumstances of loss

EX- ADEN. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN STRONG WINDS WHICH CAUSED CARGO TO SHIFT. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Baden wreck located?

The Baden wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.579 N,4 41.58 E.

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

The Baden lies at a depth of about 19.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.579 N,4 41.58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Baden?

The seabed around the Baden lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the Baden sink?

The Baden sank on Dec 26, 1988.

When was the wreck of the Baden discovered?

The wreck of the Baden was discovered in 1988.

What country did the Baden belong to?

The Baden belonged to HN.

What cargo was the Baden carrying?

The Baden was carrying stone,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the Baden?

The Baden had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the Baden?

The Baden is classified as a carrier.

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