Balu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 59.8 N,7 51.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.996667
  • Longitude: -7.865000
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALU
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 136.9 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 5795
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.3.01 23.3.01 SANK IN 4559.8N, 0751.9W IN GEN DEPTH 15180FT. (LL 21.3.01). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAMACAIRI-95. BUILT IN 1977 BY ANKERLOKKEN VERFT GLOMMEN, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUNDEE SHIPPING AND TRADING LTD. DEVELOPED LIST DUE TO BALLAST TANK PROBLEMS AND LATER SANK. WEATHER FORCE 8 WITH 5MTR SWELL. CREW OF 23 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the BALU wreck located?

The BALU wreck is located at coordinates 45 59.8 N,7 51.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALU?

The seabed around the BALU lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the BALU sink?

The BALU sank on Mar 20, 2001.

When was the wreck of the BALU discovered?

The wreck of the BALU was discovered in 2001.

What country did the BALU belong to?

The BALU belonged to MT.

What cargo was the BALU carrying?

The BALU was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the BALU?

The BALU had a tonnage of 5795 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALU?

The BALU is classified as a tanker.

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