Blairlogie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blairlogie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59 N,15 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.983333
  • Longitude: -15.150000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAIRLOGIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4425
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H034/39 11.9.39 H034/39 11.9.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 545900N, 150900W. (TELEGRAM). 10.8.87 10.8.87 ATTACKED IN POSN 545800N, 151400W BUT SANK AFTER BEIND ABANDONED IN POSN 545900N, 150900W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 2300 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1029 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CLYDESDALE NAV CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 373 NHP. TORPEDOED & HIT BY GUNFIRE FROM U-30. WAS ABANDONED BEFORE SINKING. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BLAIRLOGIE wreck located?

The BLAIRLOGIE wreck is located at coordinates 54 59 N,15 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAIRLOGIE?

The seabed around the BLAIRLOGIE lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the BLAIRLOGIE sink?

The BLAIRLOGIE sank on Sep 11, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BLAIRLOGIE discovered?

The wreck of the BLAIRLOGIE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BLAIRLOGIE belong to?

The BLAIRLOGIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLAIRLOGIE?

The BLAIRLOGIE had a tonnage of 4425 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAIRLOGIE?

The BLAIRLOGIE is classified as a steam ship.

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