Balsa 24 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balsa 24 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 12.6 N,52 15.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.210000
  • Longitude: -52.255000
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALSA 24
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 105.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 3724
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1279/86 2.4.87 CAPSIZED, AWASH AND ADRIFT IN 381236N, 521518W. (NAV IV 317/87(14). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

26.2.87 BUILT IN 1982 BY TAIHEI KOGYO K.K, HASHIHAMA. REPORTED TAKING ON WATER IN WINDS OF 75MPH AND 30-50FT WAVES. WAS LATER ABANDONED BY CREW, CAPSIZED AND SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABACAST SHIPPING & MANAGEMENT AGENCY INC. ONLY ONE MAN WAS RESCUED FROM A CREW OF 19. (LL 25,26.2.87).

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FAQ

Where is the BALSA 24 wreck located?

The BALSA 24 wreck is located at coordinates 38 12.6 N,52 15.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALSA 24?

The seabed around the BALSA 24 lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the BALSA 24 sink?

The BALSA 24 sank on Feb 25, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BALSA 24 discovered?

The wreck of the BALSA 24 was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BALSA 24 belong to?

The BALSA 24 belonged to PH.

What cargo was the BALSA 24 carrying?

The BALSA 24 was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the BALSA 24?

The BALSA 24 had a tonnage of 3724 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALSA 24?

The BALSA 24 is classified as a motor vessel.

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