Blacktoft (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blacktoft (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.281 N,2 8.348 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.871350
  • Longitude: 2.139133
Wreck Depth 40.14 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 61.6
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 114
Tonnage 1109
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1945
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 135.0,042.0,005.0,332
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01231/45 6.10.60 LOCATED BY SONAR IN POSN 215 DEG, 57 BUOY, 7 CABLES. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 24.2.45). PLOTS IN 525254N, 020736E. NCA YET. H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND DURING GENERAL SONAR AND E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). H2502/72 7.11.72 NOT FOUND WITH TRANSIT SONAR DURING CABLE SURVEY. (CS IRIS, 1971). HH090/563/01 4.11.92 WK LOCATED 30.9.92 IN 525219.4N, 020816.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. SMALL MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. OUTSIDE MAIN SURVEY AREA. (NP 1016, HI 563). INS AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 7.6.94 IN 525215.13N, 020827.50E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 53MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. WHOLE AND UPRIGHT. LIES IN DEEP SCOUR BETWEEN SANDWAVES. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 4277/94. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5252.281N, 0208.348E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 61.6MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HEIGHT 8.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 114/294 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, 5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 332 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH LIST TO STARBOARD. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED TO BREAK IN TWO AT MIDSHIPS WITH THE AFT SECTION HAVING A LARGER LIST TO STARBOARD THAN THE FORE SECTION. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E BOAT WHILE ON PASSAGE GOOLE TO CAEN. OWNED BY T H DONKING & SONS.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.281 N,2 8.348 E.

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

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.14 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.281 N,2 8.348 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1109 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The BLACKTOFT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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