Blairmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blairmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0 N,27 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.000000
  • Longitude: -27.500000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAIRMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113.1 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560000N, 273000W. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESDALE NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257NHP. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY U 37. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 0 N,27 30 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLAIRMORE wreck located?

The BLAIRMORE wreck is located at coordinates 56 0 N,27 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAIRMORE?

The seabed around the BLAIRMORE lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the BLAIRMORE sink?

The BLAIRMORE sank on Aug 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BLAIRMORE discovered?

The wreck of the BLAIRMORE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BLAIRMORE belong to?

The BLAIRMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLAIRMORE carrying?

The BLAIRMORE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BLAIRMORE?

The BLAIRMORE had a tonnage of 4141 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAIRMORE?

The BLAIRMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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