Blue Angel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Blue angel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.035 N,3 28.772 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.417250
  • Longitude: -3.479533
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE ANGEL
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 33.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 1999

Surveying Details

H2923/83 13.11.86 H2923/83 13.11.86 SANK 1M N OF BERRY HEAD IN 502500N, 032842W [OGB]. DEPTH 15MTRS. (BRIXHAM MRSC SIG DTD 14.10.86). OWNERS/INSURERS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO ARRANGE FOR REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 23.10.86). WZ 1294 ISSUED. WK HAS BEEN MARKED BY TORQUAY HBR AUTHORITY USING 4FT GREEN CAN BUOY ATTACHED TO WK WHICH LIES ON STBD SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS AND STANDS 7.5MTRS HIGH. BUOY WILL BE CHANGED TO ISOLATED DANGER BUOY [UNLIT] ON 4.11.86. (TORQUAY HBR MASTER, TELECON, 3.11.86). INS AS WK USC 8MTRS WITH ISOLATED DANGER BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 3564/86. H2923/83 12.1.87 H2923/83 12.1.87 WK RAISED BY P.R. EUROSALVE & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (BRIXHAM CG). WZ 1585 & NAV I 396 ISSUED. AMENDED TO LIFT. WK & BUOY DELETED. - NM 261/87.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING WATER INTO FISH TANK. ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW BY BELGIAN M TRAWLER 'BARENTSZEE'. LATER SANK WHEN TOW BEING TRANSFERRED TO TUG 'PENDRAGON'. LEAKAGE WAS ORIGINALLY CAUSED BY COLLISION WITH W GERMAN M CONTAINER V 'CARAVELLE' IN THICK FOG. (BRIXHAM MRSC & LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE ANGEL wreck located?

The BLUE ANGEL wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.035 N,3 28.772 W.

How deep is the BLUE ANGEL and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE ANGEL lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.035 N,3 28.772 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE ANGEL?

The seabed around the BLUE ANGEL lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BLUE ANGEL sink?

The BLUE ANGEL sank on Oct 14, 1986.

When was the wreck of the BLUE ANGEL discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE ANGEL was discovered in 1986.

What country did the BLUE ANGEL belong to?

The BLUE ANGEL belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the BLUE ANGEL?

The BLUE ANGEL is classified as a trawler.

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