Belmont Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Belmont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 34.033 N,4 56.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567217
  • Longitude: -4.945233
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELMONT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 169
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1921
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3023/20 29.4.20 WRECKED IN ENTRANCE TO PADSTOW HARBOUR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H4730/20 5.7.20 CENTRE OF WK 80YDS 117DEGS FROM CAPSTAN HOUSE ON STEPPER POINT IN APPROX 503400N, 045639W. NOT CHARTED AS SALVAGE OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN COMMENCED. (HBR MASTER, PADSTOW). FOR FILING ONLY. H369/21 18.1.21 WRECK RAISED IN 9/20 AND IS NOW BEING REPAIRED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO LIFT. 25.11.11 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY WHITSTABLE SHIPPING CO LTD, WHITSTABLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H A PAYNE. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR TREPORT. STRUCK A ROCK IN ENTRANCE TO PADSTOW HARBOUR AND FILLED AT HIGH TIDE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELMONT wreck located?

The BELMONT wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.033 N,4 56.714 W.

When did the BELMONT sink?

The BELMONT sank on Apr 26, 1920.

When was the wreck of the BELMONT discovered?

The wreck of the BELMONT was discovered in 1920.

What country did the BELMONT belong to?

The BELMONT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELMONT carrying?

The BELMONT was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the BELMONT?

The BELMONT had a tonnage of 169 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELMONT?

The BELMONT is classified as a sailing vessel.