Belle Ile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Belle ile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.037 N,3 42.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.983950
  • Longitude: -3.701167
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLE ILE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1883
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.7.78 CHARTED AS USC PA 44MTRS IN 495900N, 034200W. NE 442. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. PROBABLY WK [17968]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. TORPEDOED BY UB-19. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELLE ILE wreck located?

The BELLE ILE wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.037 N,3 42.07 W.

How deep is the BELLE ILE and where exactly is it located?

The BELLE ILE lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.037 N,3 42.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLE ILE?

The seabed around the BELLE ILE lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the BELLE ILE sink?

The BELLE ILE sank on Nov 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BELLE ILE discovered?

The wreck of the BELLE ILE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BELLE ILE belong to?

The BELLE ILE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BELLE ILE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BELLE ILE?

The BELLE ILE had a tonnage of 1883 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLE ILE?

The BELLE ILE is classified as a steam ship.

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