Baltanglia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baltanglia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.925 N,1 28.208 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.548750
  • Longitude: -1.470133
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTANGLIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.9 m
Width 12 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 173
Tonnage 1523
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 0005

Surveying Details

H056/40 H056/40 POSN 553324N, 012830W. (LLOYDS). NCA. HH090/843/01 21.12.99 HH090/843/01 21.12.99 EXAM'D 29.6.99 IN 5532.925N, 0128.208W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.6 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. REASONABLY INTACT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3 INCLUDING THE CENTRE ACCOMMODATION. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 22.6.00 22.6.00 DIVED IN JUNE 2000. WK IS BROKEN UP AND WELL COLLAPSED. (R YOUNG, TELECON, 22.6.00). NCA. 27.7.00 27.7.00 DIVED AGAIN. A SUBSTANTIAL WK, SOME 8-9MTRS HIGH. MAINLY CONSISTS OF GIRDERS BUT A STEEL, BOX LIKE, STRUCTURE OCCUPIES THE CENTRE OF THE WK. HAS A CARGO OF WHAT APPEAR TO BE STACKED, RUBBER-LIKE TILES. (R YOUNG, TELECON, 27.7.00). NCA. 7.10.08 7.10.08 DIVED BY ANDY ANDERSON, BISHOP AUCKLAND DIVER. BELL RECOVERED INSCRIBED

Circumstances of loss

EX- LANGFORD (1923), EX- LAATEFOS (1921), BUILT IN 1921 BY ARDROSSAN DD & SB CO., WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 203NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J.G. KINCAID & CO. LTD., GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-LITHUANIAN SHIPPING CO. LTD. PASSAGE HOMELVIK FOR THE TYNE AND ROCHESTER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 19 6M E OF BEADNELL, WHILE PART OF CONVOY AN-5186. MASTER THOUGHT THE VESSEL HAD BEEN MINED. CREW ALL SAVED. (SIBI & R YOUNG)

General Comments

LAATEFOS 1921

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FAQ

Where is the BALTANGLIA wreck located?

The BALTANGLIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.925 N,1 28.208 W.

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

The BALTANGLIA lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.925 N,1 28.208 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTANGLIA?

The seabed around the BALTANGLIA lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the BALTANGLIA sink?

The BALTANGLIA sank on Jan 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BALTANGLIA discovered?

The wreck of the BALTANGLIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BALTANGLIA belong to?

The BALTANGLIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALTANGLIA carrying?

The BALTANGLIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BALTANGLIA?

The BALTANGLIA had a tonnage of 1523 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTANGLIA?

The BALTANGLIA is classified as a steam ship.

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