Belvedere (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Belvedere (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.982 N,0 47.599 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.483033
  • Longitude: 0.793317
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Surveying Details

H01143/40 10.6.41 SUNK IN 512858N, 004743E FIXED BY HSA. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 31.12.40). CHART AS DW. - NM 285/41. H01143/40 14.11.42 FIXED BY BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512857N, 004742E. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY 100YDS N OF WK. (TH, 6.11.42). AMEND POSN. - NM 2492/42. H2147/45 4.12.46 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 1FT ON SURVEY E7895. - NM 1227/45 & LC 1185. H01143/46 8.12.46 NOW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S CLOSE N OF WK. (TH). - NM 3989/46. H01143/40 9.2.48 POSN DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. NO TRACE OF WK FOUND. CLEAR AT 24FT. SCOUR LOCATED: 600FT LONG, 200FT WIDE, 10FT DEEP IN GEN DEPTH 25FT. FIXED BY DECCA AT WK BUOY POSN (512901N, 004742E). POSN OF DEEPEST PART OF SCOUR, 300FT S OF BUOY: 512858N, 004742E. (SML 586, 14.12.47 & TH). AMEND FOUL & DELETE BUOY. - NM 258/48. H448/64 10.8.67 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 3FT [LAT] ON SURVEY K4196. LC 1185. H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA CLOSELY SOUNDED 24.5.79. NO WKGE FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 5-6MTRS. ANY REMAINS MUST BE COVERED. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE 11/79). BR STD. HH244/351/01 8.1.91 A SMALL SCOUR LOCATED 1.11.88 IN 512859N, 004748.2E INDICATING POSSIBILITY OF FOUL SEABED. NO CHART ACTION. (PLA WK NO.343/34). NFA. 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ONESIMUS DOREY & SONS LTD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. MINED OFF SOUTHEND. 6 LIVES LOST. FORE SECTION LIFTED & BEACHED BELOW SOUTHEND TO BE CUT UP BY CONTRACTORS. (LL WW2, WW2SL, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.982 N,0 47.599 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) sink?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION)?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 869 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION)?

The BELVEDERE (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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