Blue Galleon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Blue galleon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.554 N,1 55.714 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.959233
  • Longitude: 1.928567
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE GALLEON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 712
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01033/40 13.10.60 POSN 525700N, 015600E. (HMS WIDGEON, 15.11.40). NCA. H0953/40 20.2.41 INS AS NDWPA. - NM 350/41. H5580/68 9.8.68 LOCATED 17.11.67 IN 525732N, 015547E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 124FT. SCOUR 136FT. MEDIUM SIZE WRECK GIVES CONSISTENT IF WOOLLY SONAR RESPONSE. A SANDWAVE HAS BUILT UP ROUND THE WK. LIES 050/230 DEGS. (HMS MYRMIDON). AMEND TO WK 17FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1549/68. H5580/68 11.12.72 AMEND TO WK 32.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. HH090/616/01 21.10.94 EXAM'D 5.6.94 IN 525731.8N, 015549.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ON DCS3. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GALLEON SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 82HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY AMOS & SMITH LTD, HULL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. CARGO 800 TONS BULK CEMENT. SANK AFTER ATTACK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

SANDWAVE AROUND WK, ?MAINLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 57.554 N,1 55.714 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE GALLEON wreck located?

The BLUE GALLEON wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.554 N,1 55.714 E.

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

The BLUE GALLEON lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.554 N,1 55.714 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE GALLEON?

The seabed around the BLUE GALLEON lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the BLUE GALLEON sink?

The BLUE GALLEON sank on Nov 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BLUE GALLEON discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE GALLEON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BLUE GALLEON belong to?

The BLUE GALLEON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLUE GALLEON carrying?

The BLUE GALLEON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE GALLEON?

The BLUE GALLEON had a tonnage of 712 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE GALLEON?

The BLUE GALLEON is classified as a steam ship.

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