Blue Belt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blue belt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 13.5 N,37 16.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.225000
  • Longitude: 37.275000
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE BELT
Type carrier
Flag SA
Length 103.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 9
Tonnage 2399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.2.78 SANK IN ABOUT 40FMS. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 24.2.78). 13.4.78 REPD LYING ON PORT SIDE IN 201330N, 371630E. (LL 13.4.78). NCA, STS. 7.2.03 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY HOWALDTSWERKE AG, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AHMED MOHAMED BAABUD AND AHMED MOHAMED BAGHLAF. PASSAGE JEDDAH FOR PORT SUDAN. CARGO TRUCKS, TRAILER AND SPARES. RAN AGROUND. THREE DAYS LATER SLIPPED OFF THE REEF AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE BELT wreck located?

The BLUE BELT wreck is located at coordinates 20 13.5 N,37 16.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE BELT?

The seabed around the BLUE BELT lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the BLUE BELT sink?

The BLUE BELT sank on Dec 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BLUE BELT discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE BELT was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BLUE BELT belong to?

The BLUE BELT belonged to SA.

What cargo was the BLUE BELT carrying?

The BLUE BELT was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE BELT?

The BLUE BELT had a tonnage of 2399 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE BELT?

The BLUE BELT is classified as a carrier.

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