Belgica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Belgica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 6.937 N,2 7.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.115617
  • Longitude: -2.118033
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELGICA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 86 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 2068
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck BELGICA located at coordinates 46 6.937 N, 2 7.082 W underwater obstruction details historical survey records show the wreck position has been updated and amended across multiple international hydrographic charts including French editions noting dangerous wreck status depths and positioning accuracy

Surveying Details

H1302/19 4.1.19 WK IN 460700N, 020700W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 6.5.26 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. H6018/60 16.1.61 DELETE NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2648. 28.4.75 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 460654N, 020700W ON FRENCH 6337 [1974 EDN]. NE 2648. 12.12.84 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 460700N, 020700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562048). INS AS NDW PA. NC 2663. 28.11.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN 2008, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. SEP 2009000114592 24.8.10 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 4606.953N, 0207.138W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6990 [3RD EDN 2009 CORRECT TO NM 33/29/09, 1:350,000]. NE 2663.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOTA Y AZNAR. (DODS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CLYDE TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BELGICA wreck located?

The BELGICA wreck is located at coordinates 46 6.937 N,2 7.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELGICA?

The seabed around the BELGICA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the BELGICA sink?

The BELGICA sank on Jan 15, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BELGICA discovered?

The wreck of the BELGICA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BELGICA belong to?

The BELGICA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the BELGICA?

The BELGICA had a tonnage of 2068 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELGICA?

The BELGICA is classified as a steam ship.

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