Blomvaag (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blomvaag (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 39.45 N,1 19.845 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.657500
  • Longitude: -1.330750
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 695
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Surveying Details

23.3.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573930N, 012000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BR STD. SANK IN 574000N, 012000E. (LL WW1). H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND TO NDW PA (1917). BR STD. H2205/66 17.6.66 NDW LOCATED IN 573936N, 012000W [OGB] USING DECCA. ACCURACY 100 YDS. ECHO VERY GOOD. MAX SONAR RANGE ON BEARING 260 DEGS. GEN DEPTH 55FMS. (HMS MALCOLM). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.8.78 AMENDED TO WK USC 65MTRS. NC 115. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 LOCATED 17.3.09 IN 5739.450N, 0119.845W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 93.44 IN GEN DEPTH 95.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). POSSIBLY PART OF BLOMVAAG. AMEND WK 93MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK. PASSAGE LEITH FOR BERGEN. (LL WW1).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED, POSSIBLY PART OF THIS WK

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FAQ

Where is the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 39.45 N,1 19.845 W.

How deep is the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 57 39.45 N,1 19.845 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 695 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY)?

The BLOMVAAG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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