Baltonia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baltonia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 55.244 N,5 57.516 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.920733
  • Longitude: -5.958600
Wreck Depth 103 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALTONIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 4.2
Tonnage 2013
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2012

Surveying Details

H2419/47 6.5.47 NDW IN 355500N, 055710W. (C IN C MED). NOTE. H1193/67 25.2.69 [EUR] POSN: 355520N, 055700W. NC 142. 15.2.77 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 4.11.92 NDW SHOWN IN 355509N, 055700W ON RUSSIAN 31042 [1991 EDN]. NCA. 19.4.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 445 [2ND EDN MAY'98. LARGEST SCALE]. HOWEVER CHART CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOWN. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NCA. 11.10.12 LOCATED 5.8.12 IN 3555.244N, 0557.516W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 103.81 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. GENERALLY INTACT WITH SMALLER STRUCTURE 35MTRS BY 12MTRS ON W BEAM. (HMS ECHO, HI SNT_02_12). INS AS WK 103MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1925 BY AKERS MEK. VOERKS. OWNED AT TIME OFF LOSS BY UNITED BALTIC CORPORATION. PASSAGE SEVILLE & GIBRALTAR FOR BELFAST LOUGH. WAS MINED & SUNK OFF TANGIER. CREW OF 52 & 10 GUNNERS, 10 CREW & 1 GUNNER LOST. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & DODS).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.244 N,5 57.516 W.

How deep is the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 103 meters and is located at coordinates 35 55.244 N,5 57.516 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALTONIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALTONIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BALTONIA (PROBABLY)?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2013 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALTONIA (PROBABLY)?

The BALTONIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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