Blanefield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blanefield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.43 N,0 14.613 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.673833
  • Longitude: 0.243550
Wreck Depth 21.51 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLANEFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 30
Tonnage 3411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1906
Bottom Texture 4/17,7,6
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 6.5.75 WK LOCATED 19.10.74 IN 504024N, 001442E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 200FT. FAINT E/S RETURNS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). - NM 1531/75. H4121/76 28.7.76 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0MTRS. (SOISS, SIG DTD 14.6.76). - NM 1547/76. H4121/76 4.8.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN CONFIRMED. SURVEYED 6.5.76. DIVERS REPORT A SMALL VESSEL 23-30MTRS LONG. LIES N/S AND UPRIGHT. WK IN POOR CONDITION WITH COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE. COASTER WITH CARGO OF RAILWAY SLEEPERS AND LINES. (HMS BRONINGTON, HI 41/76). H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D 28.5.76. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 17, FOUL AT 18MTRS. (HMS ECHO/HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NFA. H1280/77/32 29.9.77 'MID-SURREY' SANK IN 504118N, 001445E, APPROX. (R A LEE, 14.1.77). H1284/77/175 25.10.77 WK LOCATED IN REPORTED POSN. KNOWN LOCALLY AS WK OF LARGE COASTAL TRAWLER 'ADVENTURINE'. LIES IN TWO HALVES - THE MAIN BOILER BEING THE MAJOR PART OF ONE HALF AND STANDS 20FT ABOVE THE SEABED. LIES PARTIALLY BURIED IN SANDY GRAVEL BOTTOM. (M J WEBB, 27.4.77). [PROBABLY CONFUSED WITH HMS AVANTURINE - SEE 20463]. HH100/351/05 21.5.92 LOCATED USING DECCA. REFERRED TO AS 'MIDSURREY'. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 24.7.96 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS THE 'BLANEFIELD' BY RECOVERY OF SHIP'S BELL. HIGHEST POINT OF WK IS THE ENGINE WHICH STANDS 6MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (M KEANE). NCA. SEP 2015/000083466 5.2.16 EXAM'D 18.07.15 IN 5040.430N, 0014.613E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.51MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 110MTRS, HT 7MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. BROKEN UP WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE BARQUE 'KATE THOMAS' WHILST EN-ROUTE JUNIN TO DOVER.

General Comments

IN TWO HALVES

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FAQ

Where is the BLANEFIELD wreck located?

The BLANEFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.43 N,0 14.613 E.

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

The BLANEFIELD lies at a depth of about 21.51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.43 N,0 14.613 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLANEFIELD?

The seabed around the BLANEFIELD lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the BLANEFIELD sink?

The BLANEFIELD sank on May 1, 1906.

When was the wreck of the BLANEFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the BLANEFIELD was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BLANEFIELD belong to?

The BLANEFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLANEFIELD carrying?

The BLANEFIELD was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the BLANEFIELD?

The BLANEFIELD had a tonnage of 3411 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLANEFIELD?

The BLANEFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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