Ballater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ballater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.769 N,0 17.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.396150
  • Longitude: -0.289333
Wreck Depth 44.4 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALLATER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.2 m
Width 8.3 m
Sonar Length 57.8
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 176
Tonnage 741
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1886
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H1310/82/20 23.7.82 DEFINITE WK IN 542346N, 001728W. POSN BY DECCA. (K T HERRON). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. H1310/84/43 27.6.86 FOUL REPD IN 542328N, 001715W. (MR DODGSON 28.11.84). NCA. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 11.7.97 IN 542345.8N, 001721.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 52MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. WELL DEFINED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). APPEARS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. BR STD. HH100/351/17 25.4.01 FIRST LOCATED AND DIVED IN 1994. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. CROCKERY LOCATED BEARING THE SHIP'S NAME. AN OLD IRON SS BUT REMARKABLY INTACT. ENGINES & BOILERS AFT. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5423.769N, 0017.360W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 57.8MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 176/356. ALMOST FULLY INTACT, NO SCOUR. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 44MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1876 OF IRON BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADAM & CO, ABERDEEN. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY MIDSHIPS. LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS CETO WHICH ALSO SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BALLATER wreck located?

The BALLATER wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.769 N,0 17.36 W.

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

The BALLATER lies at a depth of about 44.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.769 N,0 17.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALLATER?

The seabed around the BALLATER lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BALLATER sink?

The BALLATER sank on Aug 20, 1886.

When was the wreck of the BALLATER discovered?

The wreck of the BALLATER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BALLATER belong to?

The BALLATER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALLATER carrying?

The BALLATER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BALLATER?

The BALLATER had a tonnage of 741 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALLATER?

The BALLATER is classified as a steam ship.

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