Heather Bloom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Heather bloom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 0.752 N,5 49.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.012533
  • Longitude: -5.820550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHER BLOOM
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.9 m
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3112/86 5.6.87 AGROUND IN 570100N, 054900W, APPROX. COMPLETELY AWASH AT HW - BELIEVED HOLED IN FISH-HOLD AND ENGINE ROOM. NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL 21 & 22.4.87). NCA YET. 5.6.87 VESSEL WAS HAULED OFF AND IS NOW BEING REPAIRED. (CG OBAN, TELECON). AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED OFF MALLAIG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 0.752 N,5 49.233 W
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FAQ

Where is the HEATHER BLOOM wreck located?

The HEATHER BLOOM wreck is located at coordinates 57 0.752 N,5 49.233 W.

When did the HEATHER BLOOM sink?

The HEATHER BLOOM sank on Apr 20, 1987.

When was the wreck of the HEATHER BLOOM discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHER BLOOM was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HEATHER BLOOM belong to?

The HEATHER BLOOM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HEATHER BLOOM?

The HEATHER BLOOM had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the HEATHER BLOOM?

The HEATHER BLOOM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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