Belgier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Belgier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 28.557 N,3 59.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.475950
  • Longitude: -3.997050
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELGIER
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 4588
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H823/36 10.2.36 WK IN 472800N, 040000W MARKED BY 3 R BUOYS. (PARIS NM 4/209T). - TNM 257/36. H4017/37 21.7.37 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. TNM CANCELLED. H5549/37 31.8.37 3 BUOYS LAID TO MARK WK. (PARIS TNM 32/2004). - TNM 1512/37. H4497/38 16.5.40 TNM STILL IN FORCE. (PARIS HYDRO). H4497/38 4.2.42 TNM CANCELLED (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 2.2.76 SHOWN AS WK 84MTRS [46FMS] IN 472806N, 040000W ON FR 5405 [1975 EDN]. BR STD. 22.9.80 SHOWN IN 472840N, 035948W ON FR 5405. NE 2645. 13.9.83 SHOWN IN 472840N, 035945W ON FR 6790. 14.9.83 'BELGIER' IN 472837N, 035945W [EUR]. LOCATED BY V/S IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). CHART AS WK 84MTRS IN 472840N, 035945W. NC 2352. 20.1.87 WK 84.5MTRS IN 472837N, 035944W. (FR WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2643. 1.9.88 NAME NO LONGER STATED. WK 84.5MTRS IN 472836.8N, 035944.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573135).

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK & NORFOLK TO HARVE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BELGIER wreck located?

The BELGIER wreck is located at coordinates 47 28.557 N,3 59.823 W.

How deep is the BELGIER and where exactly is it located?

The BELGIER lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 47 28.557 N,3 59.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELGIER?

The seabed around the BELGIER lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the BELGIER sink?

The BELGIER sank on Feb 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BELGIER discovered?

The wreck of the BELGIER was discovered in 1936.

What country did the BELGIER belong to?

The BELGIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELGIER carrying?

The BELGIER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BELGIER?

The BELGIER had a tonnage of 4588 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELGIER?

The BELGIER is classified as a merchant vessel.

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