Blackburn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blackburn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.619 N,1 7.132 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.093650
  • Longitude: 1.118867
Wreck Depth 15.06 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKBURN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11 m
Sonar Length 52.6
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 185
Tonnage 1518
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 060.0,030.0,000.5,115
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2024

Surveying Details

HH100/351/05 29.5.92 REMAINED AFLOAT FOR 5.5 HOURS FOLLOWING THE COLLISION AND SANK, ACCORDING TO CAPTAIN, IN 530700N, 010000E, APPROX OR 3.5 MILES SE BY S FROM S RACE BANK BUOY IN 10FMS. WAS LOCATED BY DIVERS, A FEW DAYS AFTER SINKING, IN 6-7FMS LYING ON HER SIDE. (C P LARDNER, 20.5.92 - DETAILS FROM SHIPPING GAZETTE). NCA YET. HH090/593/01 18.1.94 CLEARLY DEFINED WK EXAM'D 28.8.93 IN 530535.8N, 010714.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.0, FOUL AT 15.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.5 IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 56MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. HH100/351/19 26.3.03 LOCATION OF THE MAIN BODY OF THE BLACKBURN IS IN 5305.59N, 0107.23E. (JOURNAL OF THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY SOCIETY, VIA C P LARDNER). NCA. RSDRA2024000238839 15.10.24 EXAM'D 04.05.2024; LOCATED IN 5305.619N, 0107.132E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 52.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 185/005 DEGS. HEAVILY DETERIORATED SHIPWRECK. LOWER PART OF HULL INTACT WITH BOILER AND ENGINE STICKING UP AS SHALLOWIST POINT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1727 - H525-9530). AMEND DW WK 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY EARL'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 309HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS ROCK.

General Comments

HEAVILY DETERIORATED SHIPWRECK. LOWER PART OF HULL INTACT WITH BOILER AND ENGINE STICKING UP AS SHALLOWIST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.619 N,1 7.132 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLACKBURN wreck located?

The BLACKBURN wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.619 N,1 7.132 E.

How deep is the BLACKBURN and where exactly is it located?

The BLACKBURN lies at a depth of about 15.06 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.619 N,1 7.132 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACKBURN?

The seabed around the BLACKBURN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BLACKBURN discovered?

The wreck of the BLACKBURN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BLACKBURN belong to?

The BLACKBURN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKBURN?

The BLACKBURN had a tonnage of 1518 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKBURN?

The BLACKBURN is classified as a steam ship.

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