Blossom (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Blossom (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10.951 N,10 19.588 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.182517
  • Longitude: 10.326467
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 176.8 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 12155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.1.81 STERN SECTION REPD AGROUND AT CAP FARINA, TUNISIA. (LLOYDS VOL.243). 19.1.81 TOTALLY AGROUND IN AN UPRIGHT POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.243). H2848/77 23.1.81 REPD AS 'DANGEROUS' WK IN 371050N 101927E. (NAVAREA III 22/81 & HYDROLANT 56/81(52)). NCA YET, AWAIT TUNIS OR BREST NM. 27.1.81 VESSEL BLOWN FURTHER ASHORE BY STORM & ALMOST STRANDED ON ROCKS 5-10DEG PORT LIST. (LLOYDS VOL.243). H2848/81 27.7.81 CHART AS ST PA RA CONSPIC. - NM 1833/81. H2848/77 27.7.87 REPD TO BE CONSPIC BOTH VISUALLY & BY RADAR, OFF THE WESTERN SIDE OF ILE PLANE IN 371050N, 101927E APPROX. (MV 'CANSO' TRANSPORT HN, DTD 10.7.81). 28.2.96 ST PA, RADAR CONSPIC, SHOWN IN 371057N, 101927E [WGD] ON US 52184 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1959 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERKE A G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLOSSOM SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE PORT DE BOUC FOR TARANTO. BLOWN APART BY EXPLOSION, BOW SECTION SANK BUT STERN TAKEN IN TOW. TOW BROKE IN BAD WEATHER & STERN SECTION GROUNDED ON ILE PLANE, NEAR CAP FARINA, TUNISIA. 30 CREW SAVED, ONE LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 37 10.951 N,10 19.588 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) sink?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 11, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION)?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 12155 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION)?

The BLOSSOM (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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