Belfort Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Belfort Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.24 N,2 41.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.454000
  • Longitude: -2.691333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELFORT
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1886
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 17, 1999

Surveying Details

STRANDED ON SELLE ROCK. (LLOYDS). POSN OF ROCK 492800N, 022630W. H3635/71 3.9.79 H3635/71 3.9.79 DIVED ON WELL BROKEN WK IN SHALLOW WATER NEAR LA PENDANTE, ALSO KNOWN LOCALLY AS SADDLE ROCK. SAID BY LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DIVERS TO BE THE 'BELFORT', BUT COULD FIND NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). NCA. POSN 492718N, 024124W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON SELLE ROCK EN-ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO DUNKIRK. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the BELFORT wreck located?

The BELFORT wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.24 N,2 41.48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELFORT?

The seabed around the BELFORT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BELFORT sink?

The BELFORT sank on Aug 30, 1886.

When was the wreck of the BELFORT discovered?

The wreck of the BELFORT was discovered in 1886.

What country did the BELFORT belong to?

The BELFORT belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BELFORT carrying?

The BELFORT was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BELFORT?

The BELFORT had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELFORT?

The BELFORT is classified as a steam ship.

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