Belford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Belford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.221 N,1 33.873 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.753683
  • Longitude: 1.564550
Wreck Depth 11.5 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 Shells
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
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. (FR 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). 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]. H4984/74 13.2.78 WK 11.7MTRS IN 504513N, 013355.5E. (BREST NM 77 53 16). R/S. H1271/75 18.3.80 WK 11.4MTRS SHOWN IN 504513N, 013356E ON FR 6795. R/P. 9.4.81 WK 11.2MTRS SHOWN IN 504516.2N, 013357E ON FR 6436 [1981 EDN]. NE 438. H1271/82 10.6.85 WK 11.5MTRS SHOWN ON FR 6682 [1985 EDN]. R/P. 11.11.92 WK 11.5MTRS SHOWN IN 504516N, 013357E [EUR] ON FR 7247 [INT 1743] [1991 EDN]. 12.11.92 WK OF 'BEDFORD' IN 504516.2N, 013357.2E [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 11.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. HT 1.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO.21601077). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5045.221N, 0133.873. 17.2.12 SHOWN AS WK PA 11.5MTRS ON FRENCH 438 [EDN 3 DTD 2011].
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.221 N,1 33.873 E
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FAQ

Where is the BELFORD wreck located?

The BELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.221 N,1 33.873 E.

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

The BELFORD lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.221 N,1 33.873 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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