Blakeney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blakeney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.562 S,57 48.336 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.592700
  • Longitude: -57.805600
Wreck Depth 30.8 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAKENEY
Type tender
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH690/350/01 23.3.90 SANK IN 513532.5S, 574900W IN APPROX 30MTRS. VERY PROBABLY TOO DAMAGED FOR REPAIR & LIKELY TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LLOYDS VOL.279). CHART AS USC PA 15MTRS. - NM 1062/90. HH650/350/03 7.5.91 ARGENTIAN NM 45/91 REFERS. NFA. SEP 2015/000242048 13.11.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15, WK SHOWN IN 5135.562S, 5748.336W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.8MTRS. (EGS, H102 EMAIL DTD 4.11.15). AMEND TO NDW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, AN ABERDOVEY CLASS FLEET TENDER [SOLD FOR USE AS GENERAL SERVICE VESSEL], BUILT 1964. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEVEDORE & FISHERY SERVICES LTD. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SOUTH KOREAN MFV 'CHEONG YANG NO 501'. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.279).

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FAQ

Where is the BLAKENEY wreck located?

The BLAKENEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.562 S,57 48.336 W.

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

The BLAKENEY lies at a depth of about 30.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.562 S,57 48.336 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAKENEY?

The seabed around the BLAKENEY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the BLAKENEY sink?

The BLAKENEY sank on Mar 13, 1990.

When was the wreck of the BLAKENEY discovered?

The wreck of the BLAKENEY was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BLAKENEY belong to?

The BLAKENEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLAKENEY?

The BLAKENEY had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAKENEY?

The BLAKENEY is classified as a tender.

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