Hms Blackburn Rovers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms blackburn rovers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20 N,2 7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.333333
  • Longitude: 2.116667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Blackburn Rovers is an underwater wreck and obstruction located at coordinates 51 20 N, 2 7 E in the southern North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom. Originally reported in July 1940, historical hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office note that subsequent search operations conducted in March 1976 by HMS Fox and a Dutch hydrographic survey in March 1981 found nothing in this position, leading the wreck to be officially deleted and amended to dead on navigational charts.

Surveying Details

20.7.40 INS NDW PA IN 512000N, 020700E [UND]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1794/40 & FNM 1795/40. 17.3.55 DELETED. (PARIS NM 54/46/26). - NM 610/55 & FNM 21/55. H4833/75 9.6.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, R OF S DTD 31.3.76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H2820/71 12.11.81 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING DUTCH SURVEY, MARCH 1981 [K8495/71]. SEE [15472].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934. HIRED AS A/S TRAWLER 8.1939. TORPEDOED BY U-BOAT OR MINED. (WW2SL & SRN).

General Comments

See Also: 15472

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS wreck located?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS wreck is located at coordinates 51 20 N,2 7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS?

The seabed around the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS sink?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS sank on Jun 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS belong to?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS is classified as a military vessel.

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