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) 		55 49.395 N,6 27.757 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.823250
  • Longitude: -6.462617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/75 10.3.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554924N, 062742W APPROX. MUCH BROKEN UP IN GENERAL DEPTH OF APPROX 20FEET. (P SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA. 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED. AREA TOO SHALLOW TO ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Circumstances of loss

30.1.19 BUILT 1901 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIE & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 272 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY DOCK FOR NEW YORK. REPORTED AS BEING ABANDONED AND DRIFTING ON 30.1.19, THE CREW HAVING APARENTLY ABANDONED SHIP. WIND AND TIDE PUT HER ASHORE AT SMAULL, ISLAY. WAS INSPECTED AND DECLARTED A CTL. NOT VISIBLE ON 15.2.16 HAVING BEEN SMASHED TO PIECES OVERNIGHT 12-13.2.16. ONE BODY WAS WASHED ASHORE. CREW OF 24 LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELFORD wreck located?

The BELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 55 49.395 N,6 27.757 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELFORD?

The seabed around the BELFORD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BELFORD sink?

The BELFORD sank on Feb 9, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BELFORD discovered?

The wreck of the BELFORD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BELFORD belong to?

The BELFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELFORD carrying?

The BELFORD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BELFORD?

The BELFORD had a tonnage of 3216 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELFORD?

The BELFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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