Baltik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Baltik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 50.85 N,49 15.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.847500
  • Longitude: 49.256667
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTIK
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 151.8 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6075
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 1998

Surveying Details

HH496/400/02 26.5.93 HH496/400/02 26.5.93 SUNK IN 295040N, 491507E [UND]. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 6S, MOORED OVER WK, AND G BUOY, FL G 5S, IN 295054N, 491631E [UND]. (P S O TEHRAN, 22.5.93). WK IS TOTALLY SUBMERGED AT HIGH WATER BUT 2MTRS OF STBD SIDE SHOWS AT LW. (LL 30.4.93). - NM 2050/93. HH496/400/02 4.6.93 HH496/400/02 4.6.93 KHOR-E MUSA APPROACH CHANNEL AND MARKING BUOYS CHANGED BECAUSE OF WK. (PSO TEHERAN NM 4/72). SHOW ONLY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY. LATERAL BUOY WILL BE INCLUDED WITH OTHERS ON NC 1268. HH496/400/02 16.6.93 HH496/400/02 16.6.93 ISO DANGER BUOY REMOVED. (PSO TEHERAN, TELEX 12.6.93). HH496/400/02 12.7.93 HH496/400/02 12.7.93 WK ABANDONED BY OWNERS. IRANIAN AUTHORITIES TO EMPLOY WIJSMULLER BV TO REMOVE VESSEL. (LL 7 & 10.7.93). HH496/400/03 1.11.96 HH496/400/03 1.11.96 M SHEERLEGS PONTOON 'TAKLIFT 6' ON PASSAGE TO THE GULF TO LIFT VESSEL. (LL 26.10.96). HH496/400/03 8.11.96 HH496/400/03 8.11.96 REPD TO BE STPA IN 295051N, 491524E. (IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96). NE 1268. HH496/400/03 22.11.96 HH496/400/03 22.11.96 WK REMOVAL OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS BY VESSEL SHARIAR. (IRANIAN NM 30/75 DTD 20.11.96). NCA. HH496/400/04 16.7.98 HH496/400/04 16.7.98 WK IN 295050.5N, 491524E [UND] HAS BEEN SALVAGED. (PSO IRAN, TLX DTD 14.7.98). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2840/98.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING SUNKEN WRECK WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A FISHING VESSEL. WAS OUTWARD BOUND FROM BANDAR KHOMEINI TO DUBAI, ABU DHABI, DAMMAM AND BOMBAY.

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FAQ

Where is the BALTIK wreck located?

The BALTIK wreck is located at coordinates 29 50.85 N,49 15.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTIK?

The seabed around the BALTIK lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the BALTIK sink?

The BALTIK sank on Apr 23, 1993.

When was the wreck of the BALTIK discovered?

The wreck of the BALTIK was discovered in 1993.

What country did the BALTIK belong to?

The BALTIK belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the BALTIK?

The BALTIK had a tonnage of 6075 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTIK?

The BALTIK is classified as a motor vessel.

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