Bleamoor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bleamoor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.651 N,3 24.684 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.360850
  • Longitude: -3.411400
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 18.7
Shadow Height 11.3
Tonnage 3755
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,030
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 4M SSE FROM BERRY HEAD. (WWISL). GIVES APPROX POSN 502100N, 032430W. H8109/38 19.12.38 H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN 502135N, 032437W, 149DEGS 20MIN, 8.55M FROM ST MARYS. LEAST DEPTH 19FMS, LIES IN 27FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 19FMS. FNM. H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 502135N, 032437W. LEAST DEPTH WK 20FMS. (HMS SEAGULL). AMEND TO WK 20FMS [37MTRS]. NE 1613. H3112/68 13.3.68 H3112/68 13.3.68 MAY BE THE BRITISH MERCHANT STEAM SHIP 'KENDAL CASTLE' OF GROSS 3885 TONS. (D J DUNFORD, DIVER). NCA. H3112/68 13.3.68 H3112/68 13.3.68 MR D J DUNFORD HAS PURCHASED THIS WK AS THE 'KENDAL CASTLE'. [SEE WK NO.18187]. PURCHASED FOR �50 (TELECOM WAR RISK OFFICE). NCA. H3950/70 21.5.71 H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 36MTRS. NC 3315. H2396/77 10.3.77 H2396/77 10.3.77 WK IN 502139N, 032439W [OGB] USING DECCA. ABOUT 350FT LONG. LYING N/S APPROX, BOWS N. LISTING 150DEGS TO STARBOARD (NEARLY UPSIDE DOWN). LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 121FT IN GEN DEPTH 165FT. SCOUR ABOUT 5FT. NO SIGN OF ANY CARGO SPILL. STEM POST IS FRACTURED. EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE FROM TWO TORPEDOES. THREE FISHING NETS CAUGHT IN WK STANDING VERTICAL WITH FLOATS INTACT MAY BE EXPLANATION OF CURIOUS STRAIGHT LINES WHICH SONAR SHOWS EITHER SIDE OF WK. SURVEY BY 'QUEEN MOTHER' JUNE 1975 USING SONAR E/S AND DIVERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502136N, 032434W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA.H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 30.5.84 IN 502138N, 032437W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.9MTRS, FOUL AT 37.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 109MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. LYING, WELL PRESERVED, 005/185DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 1.5.13 1.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5021.651N, 0324.684W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 1400MTRS ALONG 030/210 DEGS. LENGTH 106.6MTRS, WIDTH 18.7MTRS, HT 11.3MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS N. INTACT, APPARENTLY INVERTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN SW 36MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MOOR LINE (W RUNCIMAN & CO). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY UB 30. 8 MEN LOST. (WWIS, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ALMOST INVERTED, SCOUR 1400MTRS 000/180 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.651 N,3 24.684 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.651 N,3 24.684 W.

How deep is the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.651 N,3 24.684 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3755 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The BLEAMOOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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