Blesse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blesse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.954 N,4 55.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.749233
  • Longitude: -4.918100
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLESSE
Type coaster
Flag SG
Tonnage 397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

13.4.78 SANK APPROX 20M S OF AR-MEN BUOY, OFF ILE DE SEIN. (LL, 27.2.78). INS AS NDW PA IN 474500N, 045500W [EUR]. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PA IN 474500N, 045500W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 18.5.88 WK USC 90MTRS IN 474500N, 045500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574117). BR STD. 1.3.07 WK USC PD 90MTRS SHOWN IN 4744/954N, 0455.086W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

27.2.78 VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FOR PASAJES, SANK AFTER TAKING WATER IN ENGINE ROOM DURING A STRONG GALE. (LL, 27.2.78).

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FAQ

Where is the BLESSE wreck located?

The BLESSE wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.954 N,4 55.086 W.

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

The BLESSE lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.954 N,4 55.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLESSE?

The seabed around the BLESSE lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the BLESSE sink?

The BLESSE sank on Feb 26, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BLESSE discovered?

The wreck of the BLESSE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BLESSE belong to?

The BLESSE belonged to SG.

What cargo was the BLESSE carrying?

The BLESSE was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BLESSE?

The BLESSE had a tonnage of 397 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLESSE?

The BLESSE is classified as a coaster.

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