Balvenie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balvenie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.131 N,4 44.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.052183
  • Longitude: -4.748567
Wreck Depth 47.33 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALVENIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 67.5
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 86
Tonnage 872
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2025

Surveying Details

AUBD 320/39 10.4.45 POSN 510254N, 044512W. LENGTH 228FT, BREADTH 60FT, HEIGHT 21FT, D 070/250. (EG 20). 19.4.71 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1156. 6.10.72 AMEND TO USC 15FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 25.1.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 1156. 14.2.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 1164. 12.3.73 AMEND TO PA. NE 1179. 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 1178. HH090/798/01 30.1.01 EXAM'D 22.9.00 IN 5103.129N, 0444.911W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS 080 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3. EDDIES AROUND THE WK IN THE STRONG TIDAL STREAM HAVE FORMED AN AREA OF RIPPLED SAND EXTENDING E. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). BR STD. HH100/351/17 19.7.01 DIVED IN JUNE 01. THE WK OF A CARGO VESSEL CONTAINING TWO RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, SOME 35FT LONG, WHICH HAVE COLLAPSED INTO THE AFTER HOLDS AND NOW LIE ON THEIR SIDES. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/19 25.10.02 UPRIGHT & INTACT. MACHINERY AFT. 30FT BEAM. WELL DECK HOLD FULL OF ROLLING STOCK AND PARTS, INCLUDING WHEELS. BOW WELL BROKEN AND LIES TO THE WEST. POSSIBLY 'BALVENIE'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH091/152/01 - SEP 2008/000063884 15.7.08 LOCATED 10.6.07 IN 5103.131N, 0444.914W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B 47.36 DEPTH IN GEN DEPTH 53.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67.5MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 086/266 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5103.131N, 0444.914W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.33MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158). RETAIN NDW 47MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DK CO LTD, GREENOCK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ST NAIZAIRE. GENERAL CARGO. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS TAGONA.

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FAQ

Where is the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.131 N,4 44.914 W.

How deep is the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47.33 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.131 N,4 44.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY)?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 872 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALVENIE (POSSIBLY)?

The BALVENIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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