Blackburn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Blackburn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 10.458 N,1 0.69 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.174300
  • Longitude: 1.011500
Wreck Depth 13.15 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11 m
Shadow Height 0.8
Tonnage 1518
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1910
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
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. (SHIPPING GAZETTE, VIA C P LARDNER, 20.5.92). NCA. HH090/593/01 18.1.94 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN BUT SONAR CONTACT, APPARENTLY A COMPLETELY BURIED WK, EXAM'D 6.9.93 IN 531026.1N, 010047.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.5MTRS. NO FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 13.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). LENGTH FROM SONAR TRACE 80MTRS. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. RSDRA2024000238839 14.10.24 EXAM'D 04.05.2024; LOCATED IN 5310.458N, 0100.690E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 2.6MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS, HEIGHT 0.8MTRS. ORIENTATION /000 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1727 - H525-9499). AMEND FOUL 13.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2024

Circumstances of loss

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

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FAQ

Where is the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.458 N,1 0.69 E.

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

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.458 N,1 0.69 E.

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

The seabed around the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 8, 1910.

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

The wreck of the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1910.

What country did the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1518 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKBURN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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