Mar-Baltico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mar-baltico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 16.94 N,5 5.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.282333
  • Longitude: -5.084833
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR-BALTICO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 86 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2023
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

25.3.18 IN CONVOY, SOUTH BOUND FROM MOUNTS BAY. LOST IN FOG. (AP FALMOUTH). 10.4.18 POSN FROM SURVIVORS 491700N, 050500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H1690/19 16.7.19 POSN 491700N, 050500W IN 50FMS. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON CHARTS. H1219/28 AMENDED TO NDW PA. 30.12.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. ALSO IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 18.10.76. H1271/73 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 85MTRS. BR STD. 4.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN], AS NDW PA IN FRENCH RECORDS 1984. AMEND TO NDW PD. BR STD. 30.6.99 LISTED WITH ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR BILBAO. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 55. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). BUILT IN 1899 BY THE CAMPBLETOWN SHIPBUILDING CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 174 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA MARITIMA DEL NERVION. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MAR-BALTICO wreck located?

The MAR-BALTICO wreck is located at coordinates 49 16.94 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR-BALTICO?

The seabed around the MAR-BALTICO lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the MAR-BALTICO sink?

The MAR-BALTICO sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAR-BALTICO discovered?

The wreck of the MAR-BALTICO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MAR-BALTICO belong to?

The MAR-BALTICO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MAR-BALTICO?

The MAR-BALTICO had a tonnage of 2023 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR-BALTICO?

The MAR-BALTICO is classified as a steam ship.

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