Hms Blackburn Rovers (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms blackburn rovers (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.243 N,2 6.494 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.320717
  • Longitude: 2.108233
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Sonar Length 45
Orientation 100
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.7,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0602/40 20.7.40 NDWPA IN 512000N, 020700E. - FNM 1795 & NM 1794/40. H4667/70 1.1.71 SMALL STEEL WARSHIP, SIMILAR IN SIZE TO COASTAL M/S. GUN ON F'C'SLE. ABOUT 130FT LONG. POSN 511914N, 020635E [EUR] USING HI FIX [2 LOPS]. DEPTH BY DIVER 23.9MTRS. SCOUR 2.7MTRS DEEP. SEABED FINE SAND & BROKEN SHELL. (HMS BEAGLE & HMS NURTON, 13.10.70). BR STD. H2423/71 4.2.72 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 24.4MTRS [80FT], FIXED BY DECCA, AGREES WITH HMS BEAGLE. (NETHERLANDS HO, 31.1.72) 23.4.74 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1035. H4833/75 9.6.76 LOCATED 3.1976 IN 511916N, 020635E [EUR]. TWO GOOD CONTACTS BY DCS3 FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ENE/WNW. 45MTRS LONG. ORIENTATION 280/100DEG. NO DEPTH GIVEN. (HMS FOX, ROS 31.3.76). H2820/71 9.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY DTD MAR'81 [K8495/17]. NCA. H3159/86 22.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 511916N, 020633E [EUR] ON FRENCH SURVEY DTD 1985 [K 9845/2]. NCA. 6.2.89 OGB POSN: 511909N, 020637E. NC 323. 16.10.03 WK 23.5MTRS SHOWN IN 5119.30N, 0206.57E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7214 [INT 1480] [1988 EDN CORRECT TO OCT'01]. [WGD] POSN: 5119.25N, 0206.49E. NE 1873. 26.5.11 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5119.243N, 0206.494E [WGD] ON FR401030 [EDN 1.44]
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2017

Circumstances of loss

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.243 N,2 6.494 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.243 N,2 6.494 E.

How deep is the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.243 N,2 6.494 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS BLACKBURN ROVERS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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