Where is the BELFORT wreck located?

The BELFORT wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.24 N,2 41.48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELFORT?

The seabed around the BELFORT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The BELFORT sank on Aug 30, 1886.

The wreck of the BELFORT was discovered in 1886.

The BELFORT was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

The BELFORT had a tonnage of 491 tons.

The BELFORT is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	distributed remains of wreck
Belfort Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	49 27.24 N,2 41.48 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 49.454000 Longitude: -2.691333
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BELFORT
Type	steam ship
Flag	FR
Tonnage	491
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Aug 30, 1886
Original Detection Year	1886
Last Detection Year	1979
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	STRANDED ON SELLE ROCK. (LLOYDS). POSN OF ROCK 492800N, 022630W. H3635/71 3.9.79 H3635/71 3.9.79 DIVED ON WELL BROKEN WK IN SHALLOW WATER NEAR LA PENDANTE, ALSO KNOWN LOCALLY AS SADDLE ROCK. SAID BY LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DIVERS TO BE THE 'BELFORT', BUT COULD FIND NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). NCA. POSN 492718N, 024124W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	May 17, 1999

STRANDED ON SELLE ROCK EN-ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO DUNKIRK. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS).

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