King Bleddyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
King bleddyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 53.957 N,5 7.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.899283
  • Longitude: -5.118000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING BLEDDYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4387
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 30M S BY W HALF W FROM USHANT. (WW1SL). H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW IN 475400N, 050700W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H444/445/31 28.1.31 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON NE 2351. 18.10.57 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5316. DELETED. BR STD. 29.3.76 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 475406N, 050712W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6080. NE 2643. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 475402N, 050652W [EUR] & NAME GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 9.5.88 WK USC 20MTRS IN 475400N, 050700W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 475402N, 050652W [EUR]. BR STD. 10.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 1.3.07 WK USC PD 20MTRS SHOWN IN 4753.957N, 0507.080W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1 BMSL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LE HAVRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 53.957 N,5 7.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the KING BLEDDYN wreck located?

The KING BLEDDYN wreck is located at coordinates 47 53.957 N,5 7.08 W.

How deep is the KING BLEDDYN and where exactly is it located?

The KING BLEDDYN lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 47 53.957 N,5 7.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING BLEDDYN?

The seabed around the KING BLEDDYN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the KING BLEDDYN sink?

The KING BLEDDYN sank on Dec 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KING BLEDDYN discovered?

The wreck of the KING BLEDDYN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the KING BLEDDYN belong to?

The KING BLEDDYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING BLEDDYN carrying?

The KING BLEDDYN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KING BLEDDYN?

The KING BLEDDYN had a tonnage of 4387 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING BLEDDYN?

The KING BLEDDYN is classified as a steam ship.

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