Linda Blanche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Linda blanche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.433 N,3 43.865 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690550
  • Longitude: -3.731083
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINDA BLANCHE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 139
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Scour Dimensions 0080.0,,002.0,090
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 18 MILES NW BY N FROM LIVERPOOL BAR LTV. (WW1SL). IN 533400N, 035100W. (LLOYDS). H5043/70 19.1.71 H5043/70 19.1.71 FASTENER IN DECCA [N BRIT] RED C 13.45, GREEN B 34.55. (NETH HO). 8.10.76 8.10.76 INS AS FOUL. NC 1981. H1310/84/2 21.2.84 H1310/84/2 21.2.84 WK BELIEVED TO BE CITY OF BRUSSELS LIES IN DECCA POSN [N. BRIT] RED C 13.5, GREEN B 34.5. STANDS ABOUT 7MTRS OFF SEABED, APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE. POSSIBLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. (R DAVIS, 9.2.84). AMEND TO USC 32MTRS. BR STD. H1311/88/53 30.11.88 H1311/88/53 30.11.88 DIVED ON. WK OF LARGE COASTER, APPROX 150FT LONG, 30FT WIDE. LIES UPRIGHT WITH BOW NE. STERN IS HIGHEST POINT. LEAST DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. BOW SECTION WELL BROKEN UP. PROBABLY MINED OR TORPEDOED. (S A RODGER, 27.10.88). HH100/351/04 18.4.91 HH100/351/04 18.4.91 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS LINDA BLANCHE. (S A RODGER, 13.3.91). HH090/705/01 30.12.96 HH090/705/01 30.12.96 EXAM'D 3.9.96 IN 534126.0N, 034351.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.5, FOUL 34.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 139/319 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SCOUR EXTENDS 80MTRS TO E OF WK. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLESEY SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR BELFAST. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY U-21. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 41.433 N,3 43.865 W
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FAQ

Where is the LINDA BLANCHE wreck located?

The LINDA BLANCHE wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.433 N,3 43.865 W.

How deep is the LINDA BLANCHE and where exactly is it located?

The LINDA BLANCHE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.433 N,3 43.865 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LINDA BLANCHE?

The seabed around the LINDA BLANCHE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LINDA BLANCHE sink?

The LINDA BLANCHE sank on Jan 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LINDA BLANCHE discovered?

The wreck of the LINDA BLANCHE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LINDA BLANCHE belong to?

The LINDA BLANCHE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LINDA BLANCHE carrying?

The LINDA BLANCHE was carrying general and mixed goods,construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the LINDA BLANCHE?

The LINDA BLANCHE had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINDA BLANCHE?

The LINDA BLANCHE is classified as a steam ship.

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