Balka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Balka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.55 N,8 22.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.842500
  • Longitude: 8.370833
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALKA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 48.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2007

Surveying Details

16.11.73 GROUNDED ON KNECHTSAND. (LLOYDS VOL.214) H1271/73 19.12.73 ST IN 535033N, 082215E. (HAMBURG TNM 4097/73) NCA YET. 11.1.74 VESSEL TO BE SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL.215) NCA. 15.5.74 NEW OWNERS HAVE MANAGED TO SALVE VESSEL. SHE WAS REFLOATED ON 11.5.74, TAKEN TO CUXHAVEN. & LATER SOLD TO NORWEGIAN BUYERS. (LLOYDS VOL.216) NCA. H1271/73 11.7.74 WRECK REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1965. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K/S BIRGITTA COAST. VESSEL TOOK ON A LIST DUE TO BAD WEATHER. CREW OF 4 RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. ABANDONED DRIFTING VESSEL GROUNDED ON KNECHTSAND. (LLOYDS VOL.214)

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FAQ

Where is the BALKA wreck located?

The BALKA wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.55 N,8 22.25 E.

When was the wreck of the BALKA discovered?

The wreck of the BALKA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BALKA belong to?

The BALKA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the BALKA carrying?

The BALKA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the BALKA?

The BALKA had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALKA?

The BALKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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