Bellerophon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bellerophon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.136 N,0 4.702 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.902267
  • Longitude: 0.078367
Wreck Depth 21.73 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLEROPHON
Type sailing vessel
Shadow Height 1.3
Tonnage 55
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1887
Scour Dimensions 006.7,005.1,000.5,240
Original Detection Year 1887
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2021

Surveying Details

4.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M SSE OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 535406N, 000448E FOR FILING ONLY. H5084/77 NOTHING FOUND. POSN CLEAR. (SOISS, HI 64/79). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000166150 17.9.20 EXAM�D 25.3.21 IN 5354.136N, 0004.702E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 2.0MTRS, WIDTH 2.4MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 6.66MTRS, WIDTH 5.12MTRS, 0.54MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 240 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). POSSIBLE WRECK DEBRIS. AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'DALBEATTIE'. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

General Comments

POSSIBLE PART OF DEGRADED/BURIED WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.136 N,0 4.702 E
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FAQ

Where is the BELLEROPHON wreck located?

The BELLEROPHON wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.136 N,0 4.702 E.

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

The BELLEROPHON lies at a depth of about 21.73 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.136 N,0 4.702 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLEROPHON?

The seabed around the BELLEROPHON lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the BELLEROPHON sink?

The BELLEROPHON sank on Nov 21, 1887.

When was the wreck of the BELLEROPHON discovered?

The wreck of the BELLEROPHON was discovered in 1887.

What was the tonnage of the BELLEROPHON?

The BELLEROPHON had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLEROPHON?

The BELLEROPHON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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