Balabac Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Balabac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 10.652950
- Longitude: -61.531667
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.32 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BALABAC |
| Sonar Length |
80 |
| Sonar Width |
14 |
| Shadow Height |
5 |
| Orientation |
200 |
| Tonnage |
2551 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1921 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 19, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H1769/21 22.3.21 STF IN 103900N, 613200W, 1.5C FROM MUCURAPO PT, PORT OF SPAIN. INS AS STF PA (1921). BR STD. H1708/23 7.3.23 NOW ST (1921) IN 103858N, 613153W. (HMS WISTARIA). - NM 968/23. H3411/24 15.5.24 NOW IN 103857N, 613155W. (HMS ORMONDE). - NM 855/24. H3141/25 19.2.26 WK SHOWN ON HMS ORMONDE SURVEY DTD 1924 [C9575]. H4094/29 24.1.30 AMEND TO WK 9FT ON 2097 & 1.5FMS ON 483A. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 192/30. H1449/64 23.6.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 7FT CONFIRMED BY DIVER. WK HEAVILY SILTED UP & COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. LARGEST PIECE OF WRECKAGE STOOD 2FT OFF BOTTOM. (HMS VIDAL, 1963). AMEND WK 1FM 1FT [2.1MTRS] IN 103904N, 613200W. 19.11.75 NOW SHOWN IN 103904N, 613200W [NAP]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 482. 8.3.88 NOT SHOWN ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 002 [1987 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. RSDRA2024000359391 39119.12.24 LOCATED ON 24.08.24 IN 1039.177 N, 6131.900 W [WGD] NFS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.32MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 5MTRS. (Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago SURVEY) AMEND DW 3.3MTRS
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10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W
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FAQ
Where is the BALABAC wreck located?
The BALABAC wreck is located at coordinates 10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W.
How deep is the BALABAC and where exactly is it located?
The BALABAC lies at a depth of about 3.32 meters and is located at coordinates 10 39.177 N,61 31.9 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BALABAC?
The seabed around the BALABAC lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BALABAC discovered?
The wreck of the BALABAC was discovered in 1921.
What was the tonnage of the BALABAC?
The BALABAC had a tonnage of 2551 tons.