Belford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Belford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.3 N,1 33.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.755000
  • Longitude: 1.563333
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 516
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the British steamship SS Belford is located underwater at coordinates 50 45.3 N, 1 33.8 E off the coast of Boulogne in France. Sunk during World War I in 1915, this historical marine obstruction was historically recorded as non-dangerous to navigation and later marked as dead in official records.

Surveying Details

WK OF SS 'BELFORD' IN POSN 1M NE OF BOULOGNE LTV. (LL WW1). H848/16 11.2.16 WK (1915) IN APPROX POSN 279DEGS, 1.25M FROM CRECHE POINT. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 71/16 ISSUED. H7386/18 16.12.18 DW IN 504515N, 013350E. (FRENCH WK LIST). H7143/19 17.9.19 WK 2FMS 4FT IN 504518N, 013348E. (PARIS). H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). H8599/24 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6383/53 18.11.53 NOT SHOWN ON FR 5525. DELETED. - NM 2679/53. H1283/76 1.4.76 REPORTED TO BE THE WRECK OF BRITISH SS 'BELFORD'. (R A LEE, 12.3.76). REFERRED TO AS 'BEDFORD' IN FRENCH WK LIST [1976]. [SEE WK [21011] IN 504516N, 013357E]. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 1M NE OF BOULOGNE LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO CALAIS. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BELFORD wreck located?

The BELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.3 N,1 33.8 E.

How deep is the BELFORD and where exactly is it located?

The BELFORD lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.3 N,1 33.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELFORD?

The seabed around the BELFORD lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BELFORD sink?

The BELFORD sank on Dec 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BELFORD discovered?

The wreck of the BELFORD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BELFORD belong to?

The BELFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELFORD carrying?

The BELFORD was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BELFORD?

The BELFORD had a tonnage of 516 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELFORD?

The BELFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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