Blackwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Blackwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.536 N,0 40.402 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.692267
  • Longitude: 0.673367
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 1995

Surveying Details

H1018/18 H1018/18 SUNK IN 504130N, 004030E. (VA DOVER). H4630/18 14.8.18 H4630/18 14.8.18 MAST OF WRECK IS REPD VISIBLE IN 1918. - NM 1006/18. H1656/24 5.3.24 H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO DW. H3821/72 29.8.72 H3821/72 29.8.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. - NM 1579/72. 31.1.73 31.1.73 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 H4959/73 3.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND CLOSE SOUNDING. GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H1270/79 30.7.80 H1270/79 30.7.80 AMEND TO USCPA 30MTRS. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 HH090/611/01 25.1.95 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 0.5 MILE OF LISTED POS'N. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). HH090/681/01 20.9.95 HH090/681/01 20.9.95 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2.5 MILES OF LISTED POS'N. DISPROVED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 681). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 18M SW BY S FROM DUNGENESS. (WW1SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.536 N,0 40.402 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.536 N,0 40.402 E.

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

The BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.536 N,0 40.402 E.

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

The seabed around the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 9, 1915.

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

The wreck of the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1230 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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