Hr Ms Balder (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hr ms balder (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.234 N,3 32.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.437233
  • Longitude: 3.545333
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H3446/60 27.10.69 FOUL IN 512617N, 033248E. (HAGUE NM 2602/69). BR STD. 6.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4FMS 2FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD H4187/70 15.7.81 NOW WK 6.2MTRS. (NETH NM 1918/81). - NM 1686/81. 28.1.91 HR. MS. BALDER (POSSIBLY), LEAST DEPTH 6.2MTRS IN 512617N, 033248E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN, NO.S11 1536). NCA 16.9.93 WK 6.2MTRS SHOWN ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. NCA 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5126.234N, 0332.720E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 16.6.10 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS [LAT] ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.09, COPRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE WK OF BALDER, HOWEVER LATER INFO GIVES BALDER AS SUNK OFF DOVER, BOMBED BY A/C; THEREFORE NOT BALDER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.234 N,3 32.72 E
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FAQ

Where is the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.234 N,3 32.72 E.

How deep is the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.234 N,3 32.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HR MS BALDER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

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