Blesk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Blesk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.902 N,3 51.77 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.231700
  • Longitude: -3.862833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLESK
Type tanker
Flag RU
Length 96 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2026
Tonnage Type net
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1896
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Surveying Details

H1310/85/1 15.1.85 WKGE IS SPREAD EITHER SIDE OF THE GREYSTONE. (K MCDONALD, 3.1.85). NCA. POSN 501352N, 035142W FOR FILING ONLY. 17.12.85 VERY BROKEN WKGE TO BE FOUND ON E & W SIDES OF THE GREYSTONE, IN GEN DEPTH OF 10MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1, NO.92 [260]). NCA. 2.9.98 IRON PLATES LIE AMID THE KELP-COVERED GULLIES THAT RUN OUT TO SEA FROM THE GREYSTONE. MAJOR PART OF WKGE IS UNDER SAND ON E SIDE OF ROCK. KEEL, PROPELLER SHAFT AND ENGINE PARTS OFTEN UNCOVERED AFTER STORMS. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON & DIVER MAGAZINE SEP'98). 16.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK HI 1356). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK THE GREYSTONE LEDGE IN FOG AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE BATUM TO HAMBURG. (K MCDONALD). VESSEL, BUILT 1890, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RUSSIAN STEAM NAV. & TRADING CO. LTD. ALL 43 CREW RESCUED. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON [PHOTO] & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the BLESK wreck located?

The BLESK wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.902 N,3 51.77 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLESK?

The seabed around the BLESK lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BLESK sink?

The BLESK sank on Dec 1, 1896.

When was the wreck of the BLESK discovered?

The wreck of the BLESK was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BLESK belong to?

The BLESK belonged to RU.

What cargo was the BLESK carrying?

The BLESK was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BLESK?

The BLESK had a tonnage of 2026 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLESK?

The BLESK is classified as a tanker.

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