Baidar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baidar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.917 N,3 37.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.648617
  • Longitude: 3.624217
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAIDAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Markers UNLIT W CARD CAN BUOY 'BAIDAR'
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2022

Surveying Details

WK SHOWN IN 513900N, 033730E APPROX, ON DUTCH 204. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. 1923 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H5732/24 22.8.24 BEACON ERECTED NEAR WK. (HAGUE NM 190/1943/284/3444). BR STD. H4035/27 23.6.27 BEACON DESTROYED. (DUTCH HO). BR STD. H3376/29 28.5.29 INS G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H883/52 2.2.52 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 513858N, 032725E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. H883/52 2.7.54 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) NO BUOY, ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. H2952/59 6.7.64 BUOY NOW G CAN, CLOSE SW. (HAGUE NM 2042/64). BR STD. 1.10.73 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). DELETE LEGEND 'MAST'. 19.1.77 NOW MARKED BY Y CAN BUOY. (IALA). NE 110. 19.1.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 513858N, 033732E, MARKED BY Y CAN BUOY CLOSE SW. (IALA). NE 110. 15.2.80 SHOWN WITH W CARD PILLAR BUOY CLOSE SW ON NETHERLANDS 1448. H3086/88 25.10.88 BUOY NOW W CARD CAN. (NETHERLANDS NM 264/88). BR STD. 14.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 2.4MTRS IN 5138.917N, 0337.453E [WGD], WITH BUOY, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1871 BY HUMPHRY'S & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMUEL HOUGH. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 95RHP. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR DUNKIRK. IN BALLAST. WRECKED OFF SCHOUWEN ISLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BAIDAR wreck located?

The BAIDAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.917 N,3 37.453 E.

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

The BAIDAR lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.917 N,3 37.453 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAIDAR?

The seabed around the BAIDAR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BAIDAR sink?

The BAIDAR sank on Nov 29, 1897.

When was the wreck of the BAIDAR discovered?

The wreck of the BAIDAR was discovered in 1897.

What country did the BAIDAR belong to?

The BAIDAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BAIDAR?

The BAIDAR had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAIDAR?

The BAIDAR is classified as a steam ship.

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