La Blanca (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
La blanca (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.95 N,3 11.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.215833
  • Longitude: -3.190617
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 127
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 21
Tonnage 7479
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Surveying Details

SANK 10 MILES SSE FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW1SL). H4617/5515 15.9.55 H4617/5515.9.55 WK LOCATED IN 501255N, 031119W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26FMS IN 32FMS. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. LIES 015/195DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, 28.10.54). BR STD. . HH100/351/14 24.2.99 HH100/351/14 24.2.99 LOCATED IN 5012.895N, 0311.395W [OGB] USING DGPS. HEIGHT 9MTRS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSITION. BR STD. HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 DIVED 5.01 IN LISTED POS'N. VESSEL IS APPROX 350FT LONG. UPRIGHT AND LARGELY INTACT. SINGLE SCREW. HOLD SEEN WITH RAISED COMBING. HOLD CONTAINING WHAT LOOKS LIKE REFRIGERATION PIPES LAID HORIZONTALLY. COULD BE 'LA BLANCA'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 27.1.06 27.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SIR J LAING & SONS LTD OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ARGENTINE CARGO LINE LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 470 HO, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD OF SUDERLAND. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO 395 TONS GENERAL AND 3985 TONS OF FROZEN BEEF. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 96. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND LARGELY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.95 N,3 11.437 W.

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

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.95 N,3 11.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7479 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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