Belvoir Castle (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Belvoir castle (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 16.921 N,1 33.451 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.282017
  • Longitude: -1.557517
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.4 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 105
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published other losses
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Surveying Details

16.8.72 SUNK 15 MILES SE 1/2 E OF BUCHAN NESS. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN PA 571700N, 013000W. NCA. SEP 2009/000128360 21.9.09 WK LOCATED IN 5716.921N, 0133.452W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS APPROX 3.7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. (MV VIGILANT, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN FOR HI 1155). INS AS WK USC 77MTRS. - NM 5502P/09. HH091/155/01 2.3.10 EXAM'D 11.9.09 IN 5716.921N, 0133.451W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 79.25 IN GEN DEPTH 82.9MTR. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). PROBABLY INVERTED, BOWS SE. INS AS WK 79MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2010/000027978 16.3.10 RE-ISSUED AS NM 1557P/10, BUT DEPTH STILL GIVEN AS 77MTRS. SEP 2010/000098684 24.6.10 INS WK 79MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2010/000204603 10.12.10 INS AS WK 77MTRS BY NM. - NM 6297/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY GOURLAY BROS & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W W CRAPIN, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY U-BOAT WITH SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?INVERTED, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 16.921 N,1 33.451 W
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FAQ

Where is the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 16.921 N,1 33.451 W.

How deep is the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 57 16.921 N,1 33.451 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The BELVOIR CASTLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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