Hms Bedford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms bedford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 10.75 N,126 13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.179167
  • Longitude: 126.216667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BEDFORD
Type cruiser (military)
Flag GB
Length 136.6 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 9800
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1910
Original Detection Year 1910
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.84 19.9.84 STRANDED ON SAMARANG ROCKS, OFF QUELPART ISLAND. (DODS) POSN 331045N, 1261300E FOR FILING ONLY, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING CO., WITH BELLEVILLE BOILERS, WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 22,000IHP. A UNIT OF CHINA SQUADRON, WAS CARRYING OUT FULL SPEED TRIALS IN THE STRAITS OF KOREA. SHE STRANDED ON THE SAMARANG ROCKS OFF QUELPART ISLAND, DURING ROUGH WEATHER. 18 OF 537 CREW WERE DROWNED AS WATER FLOODED STOKEHOLD. ARMED WITH 14 6IN GUNS, 9 12PDR, 3PDR AND 2T.T. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BEDFORD wreck located?

The HMS BEDFORD wreck is located at coordinates 33 10.75 N,126 13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BEDFORD?

The seabed around the HMS BEDFORD lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS BEDFORD sink?

The HMS BEDFORD sank on Aug 21, 1910.

When was the wreck of the HMS BEDFORD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BEDFORD was discovered in 1910.

What country did the HMS BEDFORD belong to?

The HMS BEDFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BEDFORD?

The HMS BEDFORD had a tonnage of 9800 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BEDFORD?

The HMS BEDFORD is classified as a cruiser (military).

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