Blairhall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blairhall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.878 N,1 16.549 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.964633
  • Longitude: -1.275817
Wreck Depth 34.96 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAIRHALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 113.3
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 258
Tonnage 2549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1918
Bottom Texture 1,6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Surveying Details

31.7.18 POSN ABOUT 4 MILES E OF SOUTER (B O T). POSN 3.5MIN ENE OF SUNDERLAND. (BMVS). 1.8.18 POSN 545730N, 011700W. (VAEC AP RPT). 27.7.18 SANK WHEN PASSING INSIDE S BUOY OFF SUNDERLAND. SANK IN 5MINS (VAEC AP RPT). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDW (1918). BR STD. H7018/58 12.11.59 LOCATED IN 545749N, 011617W USING DECCA. (ASSUMED TO BE BLAIRHALL). LEAST E/S DEPTH 119FT IN GEN DEPTH 138FT. (HMS SCOTT, AUG 1959). AMENDED TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1657/62 11.2.62 EXAM'D IN 545754N, 011622W USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 12FMS. LEAST E/S 115FT IN GEN DEPTH 137FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, MARCH 1962). H4871/68 2.11.67 AMENDED TO WK 19FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545752N, 011628W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. (HMS ECHO H525 DTD 16.9.70). 8.6.72 AMENDED TO WK 20FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 35MTRS. NC 152. 3.12.75 AMENDED TO WK 34MTRS. NC 152. (CHANGE OF DATUM). 5.9.96 WK FOUND TO BE UPRIGHT WITH THE HIGHEST POINT BEING THE BOILERS 4MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. THE BOWS ARE BROKEN OFF AND LIE APPROX 30MTRS NORTH OF MAIN PART. WK IS UP TO ITS GUNNELS IN THE SEABED MUD. (D L ORMSTON, LTR DTD 15.8.96). NCA. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 12.7.98 IN 545752.7N, 011632.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 35.2, FOUL 35.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.3 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. LARGE WK STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED. DECK FITTINGS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE VISIBLE. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN INTO BOW, MIDSHIPS AND STERN PORTIONS. BOW CONSIDERED TO BE AT 260 DEGS WITH DEBRIS ON SEABED CLOSE BY. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 35MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5457.878N, 0116.549W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 113.3MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 258/078DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 3/5 MILES ENE OF SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT.

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FAQ

Where is the BLAIRHALL wreck located?

The BLAIRHALL wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.878 N,1 16.549 W.

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

The BLAIRHALL lies at a depth of about 34.96 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.878 N,1 16.549 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAIRHALL?

The seabed around the BLAIRHALL lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the BLAIRHALL sink?

The BLAIRHALL sank on Jul 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BLAIRHALL discovered?

The wreck of the BLAIRHALL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BLAIRHALL belong to?

The BLAIRHALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLAIRHALL carrying?

The BLAIRHALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BLAIRHALL?

The BLAIRHALL had a tonnage of 2549 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAIRHALL?

The BLAIRHALL is classified as a steam ship.

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