Baltic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baltic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.573 N,12 35.044 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.259550
  • Longitude: 12.584067
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BALTIC
Type sailing vessel
Flag FI
Tonnage 451
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H7179/39 1.11.39 SUNK IN 551542N, 123512E [UND]. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (DANISH NM 45/2920/20). NCA YET. H7179/39 23.11.39 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (DANISH NM 46/2996/39). - NM 2617/39. 22.7.68 SHOWN AS WK 15MTRS IN 551538N, 123502E ON DANISH 130. NE 2115. 5.10.79 SHOWN IN 551553N, 123500E ON DANISH 187. NCA. HH333/690/01 13.4.93 AMENDED TO WK 19.2MTRS IN 551536.7N, 123507.1E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 471/93). - NM 1382/93. 16.9.98 SHOWN AS WK 18.2MTRS [9FMS 5FT] ON DANISH 188 [7TH EDN FEB'98]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5515.573N, 1235.044E.

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN THE SOUND. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BALTIC wreck located?

The BALTIC wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.573 N,12 35.044 E.

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

The BALTIC lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.573 N,12 35.044 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTIC?

The seabed around the BALTIC lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BALTIC sink?

The BALTIC sank on Oct 2, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BALTIC discovered?

The wreck of the BALTIC was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BALTIC belong to?

The BALTIC belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the BALTIC?

The BALTIC had a tonnage of 451 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTIC?

The BALTIC is classified as a sailing vessel.

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