Balmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.000000
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1925
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Surveying Details

H01001/40 POSN 520000N, 170000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN GIVEN AS 300 MILES SW OF IRELAND. (DODS). POSN GIVEN AS 520000N, 170000W APPROX. (WW1SL).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN BRUCE & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 230NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BALMORE wreck located?

The BALMORE wreck is located at coordinates 52 0 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALMORE?

The seabed around the BALMORE lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the BALMORE sink?

The BALMORE sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BALMORE discovered?

The wreck of the BALMORE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BALMORE belong to?

The BALMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BALMORE?

The BALMORE had a tonnage of 1925 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALMORE?

The BALMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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