Belovar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Belovar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.018 N,0 2.646 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.583633
  • Longitude: 0.044100
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELOVAR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 961
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1928
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6913/28 12.11.28 H6913/28 12.11.28 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.65M, 276DEGS FROM SPURN PT LT HO. SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BE COMMENCED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 51-53/28). POSN 533500N, 000245W FOR FILING ONLY. - NM 1872T/28. H6913/28 27.11.28 H6913/28 27.11.28 G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL.G, ESTABLISHED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 55/28). NCA. H6913/28 31.1.29 H6913/28 31.1.29 WK RAISED AND PLACED ON LINCOLNSHIRE SHORE BETWEEN GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES. LT BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 7/29). - NM 234/29. H6913/28 3.2.29 H6913/28 3.2.29 WK REMOVED FROM RIVER. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 8/29). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEON BALVERDE & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 49 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. FOUNDERED AND LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GRIMSBY-REGISTERED TRAWLER 'DELILA'. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.018 N,0 2.646 E
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FAQ

Where is the BELOVAR wreck located?

The BELOVAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.018 N,0 2.646 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELOVAR?

The seabed around the BELOVAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BELOVAR sink?

The BELOVAR sank on Sep 11, 1928.

When was the wreck of the BELOVAR discovered?

The wreck of the BELOVAR was discovered in 1928.

What country did the BELOVAR belong to?

The BELOVAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BELOVAR?

The BELOVAR had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELOVAR?

The BELOVAR is classified as a trawler.