Blanche (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blanche (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.367 N,3 24.842 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.756117
  • Longitude: -3.414033
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLANCHE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 363
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1901
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 1998

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck of the steam coaster Blanche possibly located at coordinates 53 45.367 N, 3 24.842 W off the coast of the United Kingdom. Survey details show the underwater obstruction lies upright on a general depth of 23 meters with a least echo sounder depth of 18.1 meters. The wreckage measures approximately 50 meters in length and 4 meters in width, oriented on a 000/180 degree heading with a large magnetic anomaly, featuring a stern facing north and bows facing south.

Surveying Details

HH090/758/01 23.11.98 EXAM'D 31.10.97 IN 534522.0N, 032450.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.0, FOUL 18.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY SPREAD OUT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 758). PROBABLY INTACT, UPRIGHT AND WELL BURIED. INS AS SW 18.0MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 22.7.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A STEAM COASTER LYING UPRIGHT WITH STERN N, BOWS S. POSSIBY THE 'BLANCHE'. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 19.7.04). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY S MCKNIGHT & CO OF AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROLAND, LIVERPOOL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE FROM PIEL, WALNEY ISLAND FOR LIVERPOOL. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN WNW FORCE 7 WINDS. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, WELL BURIED, BOWS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 45.367 N,3 24.842 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.367 N,3 24.842 W.

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

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 53 45.367 N,3 24.842 W.

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

The seabed around the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 13, 1901.

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

The wreck of the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY)?

The BLANCHE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 363 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLANCHE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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