Blake (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blake (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 4.361 N,5 15.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.072683
  • Longitude: -5.266067
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 104 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAKE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 120
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3740
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2005

Surveying Details

SUNK 30M N BY W HALF W FROM CAPE WRATH. (WW1SL). PLOTS 590610N, 051700W. NCA. 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590200N, 053400W. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). NCA. H2884/83 10.5.84 NOTHING LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. WK EXAM'D 17.9.83 IN 590423N, 051553W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97 IN GEN DEPTHS 104-105MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LYING SE/NW. APPARENTLY INTACT, WITH AREAS OF DEBRIS CLOSE TO HULL. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). BR STD. HH091/071/01 29.11.05 EXAM'D 10.8.05 IN 5904.361N, 0515.964W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 98.3 IN GEN DEPTH 104.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1071). AMEND WK 98MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZODIAC SHIPPING CO (MOLLER & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300 NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. FIVE CREW LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BLAKE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 4.361 N,5 15.964 W.

How deep is the BLAKE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 59 4.361 N,5 15.964 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAKE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BLAKE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 104 meters deep.

When did the BLAKE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BLAKE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLAKE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BLAKE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLAKE (PROBABLY)?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3740 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAKE (PROBABLY)?

The BLAKE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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