Fort Bellingham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort bellingham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		73 25 N,25 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 73.416667
  • Longitude: 25.166667
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT BELLINGHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 REPORTED SUNK IN 732500N, 251000E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & AXIS SUBS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

26.1.44 BUILT IN 1943 BY BURRARD DRY DOCK CO LTD, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WAR TRANSPORT (HAIN SS CO LTD). ATTACKED BY U-360 AND LATER SAME DAY (26.1.44) SUNK BY U-957 WHEN OFF NORTH CAPE. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). 25.1.1944 REPORTEDLY SUNK BY HM SHIPS (PRESUMABLY AFTER SUSTAINING DAMAGE DURING SUBMARINE ATTACKS) 25.1.1944. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 73 25 N,25 10 E
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FAQ

Where is the FORT BELLINGHAM wreck located?

The FORT BELLINGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 73 25 N,25 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT BELLINGHAM?

The seabed around the FORT BELLINGHAM lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the FORT BELLINGHAM sink?

The FORT BELLINGHAM sank on Jan 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FORT BELLINGHAM discovered?

The wreck of the FORT BELLINGHAM was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FORT BELLINGHAM belong to?

The FORT BELLINGHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT BELLINGHAM carrying?

The FORT BELLINGHAM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FORT BELLINGHAM?

The FORT BELLINGHAM had a tonnage of 7153 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT BELLINGHAM?

The FORT BELLINGHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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