Blackwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Blackwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.037 N,0 45.402 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.650617
  • Longitude: 0.756700
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACKWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.7 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1230
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN POSN 18M SW BY S FROM DUNGENESS. (WW1SL). NCA. APPROX POSN 503900N, 004530E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 11.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND CLOSE SOUNDING WITH E/S TYPE 772. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 39MTRS. SEA BED ROUGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. HH091/159/01 28.6.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYNESIDE LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 166NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY U-35. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BLACKWOOD wreck located?

The BLACKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.037 N,0 45.402 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACKWOOD?

The seabed around the BLACKWOOD lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the BLACKWOOD sink?

The BLACKWOOD sank on Mar 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BLACKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the BLACKWOOD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BLACKWOOD belong to?

The BLACKWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLACKWOOD carrying?

The BLACKWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BLACKWOOD?

The BLACKWOOD had a tonnage of 1230 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACKWOOD?

The BLACKWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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