Blagdon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blagdon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 57.115 N,1 43.433 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.951917
  • Longitude: 1.723883
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAGDON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 130
Shadow Height 12
Tonnage 1996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK 75M E BY S OF MUCKLE FLUGGA. (DODS, WW1SL & LL WW1). 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDW PA (BLAGDON) IN 605930N, 014000E. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). NCA. H1271/83 8.2.83 H1271/83 8.2.83 NDW SHOWN IN 605000N, 014000E ON NOR 307 [1982 EDN]. BR STD. H1271/83 9.9.85 H1271/83 & H1310/85/30 9.9.85 PROBABLE LARGE WK LOCATED IN 605708.7N, 014332.6E [EUR]. WK IS 130MTRS LONG, MAX HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 12MTRS, WITH AVERAGE HEIGHT OF 6MTRS. LOCATED DURING SITE SURVEY. (E E COWELL, BRITOIL LTR DTD 2.9.85). AMEND TO WK 120MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BRITISH SS BLAGDON, BUILT 1893, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN NORTH SEA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE LERWICK TO ARCHANGEL.

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FAQ

Where is the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 57.115 N,1 43.433 E.

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

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 60 57.115 N,1 43.433 E.

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

The seabed around the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 9, 1917.

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

The wreck of the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY)?

The BLAGDON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1996 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAGDON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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