Black Hawk (Fwd Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Black hawk (fwd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.815 N,2 12.436 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.613583
  • Longitude: -2.207267
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 45
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 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4288/45 6.9.45 H4288/45 6.9.45 POSN 503642N, 021218W. BOW 257DEGS, 4900FT FROM WARBARROW TOUT TRIG PT; STERN 227.5DEGS, 441FT FROM BOW. (HMS GULNARE). - NM 2719/45. H4288/45 5.11.48 H4288/45 5.11.48 G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE S OF WK. (TRINITY HOUSE NM 235/48). - NM 2457/48. H4288/45 26.10.49 H4288/45 26.10.49 NOW CHARTED AS DW WITH STF CLOSE S, ENCLOSED BY DANGER CIRCLE, WITH BUOY CLOSE S. (SML 1301). - NM 2063/49. H4288/45 21.9.54 H4288/45 21.9.54 DISPERSAL OPS TAKING PLACE. (NAVEAM 5092). H4288/45 22.9.54 H4288/45 22.9.54 DISPERSAL OPS CANCELLED. (NAVEAM 5097). H4288/45 23.8.55 H4288/45 23.8.55 DISPERSAL OPS RESULTS. (HMS STEEPHOLME). H4288/45 20.8.56 H4288/45 20.8.56 TWO BOAT DRIFT SWEEP IN 503644N, 021221W - 257.5DEGS, 5000FT FROM WARBARROW TOUT TRIG PT. CLEAR AT 40, FOUL AT 41FT. (SCES, 24.4.56). - FNM 78/56 & NM 2055/56. H4288/45 8.10.56 H4288/45 8.10.56 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TRINITY HOUSE, E COWES). - FNM 90/56 & NM 2393/56. 19.2.68 19.2.68 WHEN WARBARROW BAY PIPELINE WAS LAID THE WK WAS DISPERSED, USING EXPLOSIVES, TO ITS PRESENT POSN OF 503643N, 021219.5W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 3.4.70 3.4.70 REPORT BY SUB AQUA DIVER: VERY LITTLE WKGE REMAINS WELL SCATTERED OVER THE SEABED. (LLOYDS, TELECON, 3.4.70). H3950/70 6.10.71 H3950/70 6.10.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK SW 12.2MTRS IN 503643N, 021219.5W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2615. HH090/580/01 18.11.92 HH090/580/01 18.11.92 EXAM'D 16.10.92 USING TRISPONDER [3 LOPS]. LIES IN 3 MAIN PIECES; [A] 503646.4N, 021222.3W, LEAST DEPTH 14.8MTRS; [B] 503646.4N, 021221.7W TO 513646.4N, 021219.9W, LEAST DEPTH 12.8MTRS; [C] 503643.2N, 021222.1W, LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS. WELL SCATTERED AND BROKEN WITH NO ORIENTATION. DCS3 HT 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR, TO THE NE OF WKGE, 1.5MTR DEEP. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 580). AMEND EXTENDED DANGER CIRCLE CENTRED ON 503645N, 021221W AND RETAIN AS DWP SW 12.2MTRS. - NM BLOCK 438/93.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH091/154/01 22.7.09 HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 21.2.09 IN 5036.815N, 0212.436W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.28 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. AN AREA OF DEBRIS 50MTRS LONG, HT 2.0MTRS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND TO DWP 13.2MTRS (WITH CHARTED LIMITS, 240 X 84MTRS, LYING 045/225DEGS). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2010

Circumstances of loss

29.12.44 BUILT IN 1943 BY DLETA SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, NOW ORLEANS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE CHERBOURG FOR FOWEY IN CONVOY TBC-21. TORPEDOED BY U 772 ON 29.12.44. BROKE IN TWO, STERN SANK. FOR'D PART WAS TOWED AND BEACHED OFF WORBARROW BAY 30.12.44. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. ONE MAN LOST. (LLOYDS, TELECON 9.4.70, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL SCATTERED WRECKAGE

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FAQ

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

The BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.815 N,2 12.436 W.

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

The BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.815 N,2 12.436 W.

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

The seabed around the BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) was discovered in 1945.

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

The BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) belonged to US.

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

The BLACK HAWK (FWD SECTION) was carrying ballast.

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

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

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

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

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