Baltic Ace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Baltic ace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.31 N,2 54.29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.855167
  • Longitude: 2.904833
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTIC ACE
Type bulk carrier
Flag BS
Length 148 m
Width 25 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 23498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 2012
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N, S, E & W CARDINAL BUOYS, W CARD WITH RACON 'D'
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2015

Surveying Details

SEP 2012/000254431 14.12.12 WK USC 5MTRS IN 5151.31N, 0254.29E [WGD]. W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9) 10 SEC, WITH RACON D IN 5151.30N, 0254.00E, W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC IN 5151.30N, 0254.15E. (NETH NM 50/568/12). - NM 179/13. SEP 2013/000080006 12.4.13 NOW WK 11MTRS. (NETH NM 15/175/13). - NM 2068/13. SEP 2015/000068366 24.4.15 NOW COVERED BY N CARD 'WRECK N BA', VQ, IN 5152.16N, 0253.7E [WGD], E CARD 'WRECK E BA', VQ(3) 5 SEC IN 5151.32N, 0255.68E, S CARD 'WRECK S BA', VQ(6) + LFL 10 SEC IN 5150.69N, 0254.30E & W CARD 'WRECK W RACON', VQ(9) 10 SEC IN 5151.39N, 0253.97E. (NETHERLANDS NM 13/159/15). - NM 2146/15. SEP 2015/000263327 7.12.15 DELETE WK 11MTRS. (DUTCH NM 48/481/15). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 2007 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BALTIC HIGHWAY LTD, NASSAU. 2 X OIL ENGINES, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM ZEEBRUGGE FOR KOLTA, FINLAND. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER CORVUS J. AT LEAST 4 DEAD AND 7 REMAIN UNACCOUNTED FOR. CORVUS, PASSAGE SCOTLAND FOR ANTWERP, WAS SEVERLY DAMAGED BUT WAS NOT IN DANGER OF SINKING.

General Comments

W CARD BUOY CARRIES RACON 'D'

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.31 N,2 54.29 E
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FAQ

Where is the BALTIC ACE wreck located?

The BALTIC ACE wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.31 N,2 54.29 E.

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

The BALTIC ACE lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.31 N,2 54.29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTIC ACE?

The seabed around the BALTIC ACE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the BALTIC ACE sink?

The BALTIC ACE sank on Dec 5, 2012.

When was the wreck of the BALTIC ACE discovered?

The wreck of the BALTIC ACE was discovered in 2012.

What country did the BALTIC ACE belong to?

The BALTIC ACE belonged to BS.

What cargo was the BALTIC ACE carrying?

The BALTIC ACE was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the BALTIC ACE?

The BALTIC ACE had a tonnage of 23498 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTIC ACE?

The BALTIC ACE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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