Hms Blazer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms blazer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.603 N,6 19.705 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.910050
  • Longitude: -6.328417
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BLAZER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5028/20 15.7.20 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. (TH). BA 883 & BA 34. H2537/28 AMENDED TO DW (1920). BA 883. H3104/66 20.1.67 EXAMINED BY DIVERS IN 495434N, 061939W USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 7FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9FT IN GEN DEPTH 27FT. SEABED OF ROCK AND WEED. (HMS DRAKE, H525 NO.353/66, 16.1.67). CHART AS WK 1.24FMS [2.1MTRS]. R/S. 28.6.66 SOLD BY MOT TO MANN MCNEILL AND COMPANY 16.10.19 FOR �200. (N/CP54826/66). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 1982

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY S M KNIGHT & CO. LTD, AYR, SCOTLAND. ORIGINAL OWNERS WERE GOOLE & HULL STEAM TOWING CO. STRUCK THE STEVAL, ALMOST ON CONGER LEDGE AND FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

HIRED EXAMINATION VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BLAZER wreck located?

The HMS BLAZER wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.603 N,6 19.705 W.

How deep is the HMS BLAZER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BLAZER lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.603 N,6 19.705 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BLAZER?

The seabed around the HMS BLAZER lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS BLAZER sink?

The HMS BLAZER sank on Nov 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS BLAZER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BLAZER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS BLAZER belong to?

The HMS BLAZER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BLAZER?

The HMS BLAZER had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BLAZER?

The HMS BLAZER is classified as a steam ship.

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