Black Hawk (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Black hawk (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.201 N,2 25.334 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.436683
  • Longitude: -2.422233
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4270/63 4.12.63 LARGE WK IN 2 HALVES. STERN 30FT, BEAM WITH GUN ON POOP. STANDS 30-40FT PROUD OF BOTTOM IN 25.5FMS. BOW LOCATED BY A/S WITHIN 30YDS TO THE NE. POSN 502612N, 022516W. (HMS SHULTON, HN DTD 29.10.63 & FOST PORTLAND). INS AS WK 17FMS. - FNM 97/63 & NM 2396/63. H4270/63 20.1.64 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT ON 12 & 13.11.63. (PORTLAND NM 161/63). NCA. H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502610N, 022518W USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP NOT CLEARED. FOUL AT 18FMS. LEAST E/S 104 IN 150FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. CLOSELY EXAMINED BY E/S. STRONG SONAR RETURNS FROM NNW, NW & SW. (HMS SCOTT, 22.5.64). AMEND POSN. - NM 907/65. H1285/75/244 26.6.75 WK DIVED. POSSIBLY A LIBERTY SHIP. (J WHITE). H5982/82 3.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502604N, 022518W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982 EDN]. 24.7.87 REPORTED TO BE STERN HALF OF SS BLACK HAWKE. (M SKELSEY). SEE 502444N, 022602W. 6.10.99 NOTED AS STERN PORTION OF SS BLACK HAWKE. STERN IS HUGE, LYING ON ITS STBD SIDE WITH A GUN STILL BOLTED ON TO ITS PLATFORM. BRONZE PROP HAS BEEN RAISED. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT 1999). NCA. HH090/961/03 3.12.03 NOT INVESTIGATED. LIES IN AREA OF STATIC FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. HH100/351/21 7.1.03 LIES IN 5026.201N, 0225.334W [WGD]. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR, SKIN DEEP DIVING). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

29.12.44 TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 772 ON 29.12.44. BROKE IN TWO, STERN SANK. FOR'D PART WAS TOWED AND BEACHED OFF WORBARROW BAY 30.12.44. WAS ON PASSAGE CHERBOURG TO FOWEY. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.201 N,2 25.334 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.201 N,2 25.334 W.

How deep is the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.201 N,2 25.334 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) sink?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) sank on Dec 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) belonged to US.

What cargo was the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) carrying?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION)?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION)?

The BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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