Balzac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Balzac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 0 S,29 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.000000
  • Longitude: -29.000000
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALZAC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 120000S, 290000W, APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). REPORTED IN 151600S, 274300W. (WRECKSITE.EU). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- WAR YEW. BUILT IN 1920 BY D. & W. HENDERSON & CO WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 517NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D. & W. HENDERSON & CO. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR LIVERPOOL. WAS INTERCEPTED BY GERMAN RAIDER ALANTIS & SUNK. 3 LIVES WERE LOST, 45 CREW TAKEN AS P.O.W. (WRECKSITE.EU, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, DODS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the BALZAC wreck located?

The BALZAC wreck is located at coordinates 12 0 S,29 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALZAC?

The seabed around the BALZAC lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the BALZAC sink?

The BALZAC sank on Jun 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BALZAC discovered?

The wreck of the BALZAC was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BALZAC belong to?

The BALZAC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALZAC carrying?

The BALZAC was carrying grain,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BALZAC?

The BALZAC had a tonnage of 5372 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALZAC?

The BALZAC is classified as a steam ship.

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