Balbec Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Balbec Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.247 N,5 41.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.054117
  • Longitude: -5.699983
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALBEC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.7 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 19.1
Sonar Width 3.8
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 43
Tonnage 848
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,chemicals,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1884
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1884
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Surveying Details

H2959/73 20.8.73 H2959/73 20.8.73 FOUND IN 500309N, 054200W APPROX [POSN ESTIMATED FROM 2.5 O.S.MAP]. VIRTUALLY BURIED IN SAND WITH BOILER & TOP OF ENGINE ONLY SHOWING. CAST IRON PROPELLOR. LIES E/W STERN TO WEST. DEPTH ROUGHLY 28FT. (E GILES). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 & SEP 2009/000041156 30.4.09 EXAM'D 7.08 IN 5003.247N, 0541.999W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.31 IN GEN DEPTH 3.01MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. MAIN ITEM (BOILER) LENGTH 19.1MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. LIES 043/233 DEGS. MAINLY BURIED WITH ONLY THE PROMINENT BOILER AND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE ABOVE SEABED. QUOTED POSN IS THE TOP OF THE BOILER AND IS THE LEAST DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). INS AS WK 1.3MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1853 BY W DENNY & BROS, DUMBARTON. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 139NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LE HAVRE. STRUCK A ROCK IN THICK FOG AND RAN AGROUND AT NANJIZEL COVE, LANDS END. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY BOILER & ENGINE ABOVE SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the BALBEC wreck located?

The BALBEC wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.247 N,5 41.999 W.

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

The BALBEC lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.247 N,5 41.999 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALBEC?

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

When did the BALBEC sink?

The BALBEC sank on Mar 28, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BALBEC discovered?

The wreck of the BALBEC was discovered in 1884.

What country did the BALBEC belong to?

The BALBEC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALBEC carrying?

The BALBEC was carrying general and mixed goods,chemicals,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the BALBEC?

The BALBEC had a tonnage of 848 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALBEC?

The BALBEC is classified as a steam ship.

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