Bellglade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bellglade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.03 N,6 35.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.917167
  • Longitude: -6.584250
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLGLADE
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 56.4 m
Width 9 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 664
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.4.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS BETWEEN IRELAND AND CORNWALL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL 13). NCA, POSN 505030N, 062430W, FOR FILING ONLY. 21.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 505500N, 063500W. (LLWW1). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000230141 9.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS15, CEFAS SURVEY 2013). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX- MICHEAL BERENTSEN, EX-ZETA. BUILT 1877 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BELLGLADE, TONSBERG. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR SHARPNESS. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U35 BETWEEN IRELAND AND CORNWALL (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13, LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELLGLADE wreck located?

The BELLGLADE wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.03 N,6 35.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLGLADE?

The seabed around the BELLGLADE lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the BELLGLADE sink?

The BELLGLADE sank on Jun 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BELLGLADE discovered?

The wreck of the BELLGLADE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BELLGLADE belong to?

The BELLGLADE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BELLGLADE carrying?

The BELLGLADE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the BELLGLADE?

The BELLGLADE had a tonnage of 664 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLGLADE?

The BELLGLADE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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