Hms Blean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms blean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 59.92 N,1 50.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.998667
  • Longitude: -1.834500
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BLEAN
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the British destroyer HMS Blean lies at coordinates 35 59.92 N, 1 50.07 W off the coast of Algeria near Oran in the Mediterranean Sea. This historic underwater site remains a point of interest for maritime researchers. While historical records indicate approximate sinking positions previously recorded as 36 00.00 N, 01 50.00 W or 126 degrees at 11 miles from Oran, the modern charted location is 35 59.92 N, 1 50.07 W. As a sunken Allied warship, the vessel represents a significant piece of Mediterranean naval history. The site is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and serves as an underwater obstruction for local maritime navigation.

Surveying Details

9.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360000N, 015000W APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB'52). NCA. 9.2.90 POSN GIVEN AS 126DEGS, 11M FROM ORAN. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO.. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-443 W OF ORAN WHILE ON ESCORT DUTY WITH FAST N AFRICA/UK CONVOY MKF4. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BLEAN wreck located?

The HMS BLEAN wreck is located at coordinates 35 59.92 N,1 50.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BLEAN?

The seabed around the HMS BLEAN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the HMS BLEAN sink?

The HMS BLEAN sank on Dec 11, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS BLEAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BLEAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS BLEAN belong to?

The HMS BLEAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BLEAN?

The HMS BLEAN had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BLEAN?

The HMS BLEAN is classified as a destroyer.

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