Balthazar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balthazar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.983 N,5 28.467 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.299717
  • Longitude: -5.474450
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTHAZAR
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 24.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 20
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2000

Surveying Details

H3886/66 14.12.66 H3886/66 14.12.66 MASTER REPORTED TRAWLER SANK IN 531800N, 052900W. (LL 3.12.66). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 13.4.79 13.4.79 AMEND TO USCPA 75MTRS. NE 1468. H1935/80 7.2.83 H1935/80 7.2.83 EXAM'D 18.3.82 IN 531759N, 052828W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 20MTRS. LYING N/S IN AREA OF SAND RIPPLES. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE SHIPPING WATER. CREW TAKEN OFF. DRIFTED FOR SOME HOURS THEN SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, IN AREA OF SAND RIPLES

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FAQ

Where is the BALTHAZAR wreck located?

The BALTHAZAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.983 N,5 28.467 W.

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

The BALTHAZAR lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.983 N,5 28.467 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTHAZAR?

The seabed around the BALTHAZAR lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the BALTHAZAR sink?

The BALTHAZAR sank on Dec 1, 1966.

When was the wreck of the BALTHAZAR discovered?

The wreck of the BALTHAZAR was discovered in 1966.

What country did the BALTHAZAR belong to?

The BALTHAZAR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BALTHAZAR?

The BALTHAZAR had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTHAZAR?

The BALTHAZAR is classified as a trawler.

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