Blackheath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Blackheath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 44.608 N,5 56.942 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.743467
  • Longitude: -5.949033
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKHEATH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.6 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 4637
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details POSN GIVEN AS 354900N, 060300W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H04334/45 29.8.45 POSN GIVEN AS 354430N, 055700W. (F.DGMA. TEL 081635A). H04334/45 10.11.52 DW IN 354430N, 055700W. (CADIZ NM 32/1085/45). - NM 2394/52. H1193/67 25.2.69 SHOWN AS ST ON SPANISH 401. NC 142. 9.11.70 EUR POSN: 354440N, 055650W. NC 142. 17.5.76 SHOWN AS ST ON SPANISH 215. 8.8.79 SHOWN AS ST ON SPANISH 45 [MAR'79 EDN]. 25.1.91 ST SHOWN IN 354423N, 055655W [DATUM SHIFT +17SECONDS N, +5SECONDS E REQUIRED TO EUR] ON SPANISH 446 [REPRINT 1982]. ST SHOWN IN 354436N, 055650W ON SPANISH 44C [1985 EDN]. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 44 [INT 1812] [1990 EDN CORR TO NM 1267/90]. NCA. 12.6.13 SHOWN IN 3544.608N, 0556.942W [WGD] ON SPANISH 446 [2008 EDN]. SEP 2016/000238584 8.11.16 SHOWN ON ES300105 [ED6, DTD 12.9.16].
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATTS, WATTS & CO LTD (BRITAIN SS CO), LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR AUGUSTA & ANCONA. TORPEDOED BY U-870. BROKE IN TWO. CREW ALL SAVED. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BLACKHEATH wreck located?

The BLACKHEATH wreck is located at coordinates 35 44.608 N,5 56.942 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACKHEATH?

The seabed around the BLACKHEATH lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BLACKHEATH sink?

The BLACKHEATH sank on Jan 10, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BLACKHEATH discovered?

The wreck of the BLACKHEATH was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BLACKHEATH belong to?

The BLACKHEATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLACKHEATH carrying?

The BLACKHEATH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKHEATH?

The BLACKHEATH had a tonnage of 4637 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKHEATH?

The BLACKHEATH is classified as a steam ship.

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