Balfron (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balfron (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.141 N,0 21.498 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.385683
  • Longitude: -0.358300
Wreck Depth 42.4 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALFRON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 44.2
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 287
Tonnage 362
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1941
Scour Dimensions 031.4,,000.7,290.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H067/41 4.7.41 POSN 038 DEGS, 3.5M FROM RAVENSCAR. (NOIC, HARTLEPOOL). H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK, PROBABLY BALFRON, DIVED ON IN 542304N, 002120W USING RADAR. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WKPA 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 25.10.90 DIVED ON IN 542306.5N, 002132W USING RADAR. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT WW II ARTIFACTS RECOVERED AND GENERAL SIZE/ENGINE/BOILER CORRECT FOR BALFRON. (A C JACKSON, 16.10.90). HH100/351/06 24.2.93 POSN NOW 542308N, 002123.5W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 12.7.97 IN 542308.6N, 002130.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 730). UPRIGHT, SOME DEBRIS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5423.141N, 0021.498W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 44.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 287/107. SCOUR LENGTH 31.4MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 288. WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT, EASTERN EDGE HAS COLLAPSED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 42MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CAUGHT FIRE AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE SOUTHEND TO GRANGEMOUTH.

General Comments

Partially intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 23.141 N,0 21.498 W
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FAQ

Where is the BALFRON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.141 N,0 21.498 W.

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

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.141 N,0 21.498 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALFRON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BALFRON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the BALFRON (PROBABLY) sink?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BALFRON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BALFRON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BALFRON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALFRON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the BALFRON (PROBABLY)?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 362 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALFRON (PROBABLY)?

The BALFRON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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