Bella Vista Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bella vista Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 21 N,62 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.350000
  • Longitude: -62.450000
Water Depth 670 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLA VISTA
Type barge
Flag TT
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Surveying Details

HH671/352/01 24.4.91 BARGE, VARIOUSLY REPD AS VESTA BELLA, ISTABELLE AND VESTA BELLE, SANK 12 MILES NORTH EAST OF NEVIS IN ABOUT 1800FT OF WATER. (LL 2,3.4.91). NCA. HH671/352/01 13.5.91 NAME NOW GIVEN AS VISTA BELLA. (LL 2.5.91). NOW AS BELLA VISTA. (LL 6.5.91).

Circumstances of loss

SANK SUDDENLY WHILE UNDER TOW. REASON UNKNOWN. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BELLA VISTA wreck located?

The BELLA VISTA wreck is located at coordinates 17 21 N,62 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLA VISTA?

The seabed around the BELLA VISTA lies at approximately 670 meters deep.

When did the BELLA VISTA sink?

The BELLA VISTA sank on Mar 6, 1991.

When was the wreck of the BELLA VISTA discovered?

The wreck of the BELLA VISTA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the BELLA VISTA belong to?

The BELLA VISTA belonged to TT.

What cargo was the BELLA VISTA carrying?

The BELLA VISTA was carrying oil.

What type of wreck is the BELLA VISTA?

The BELLA VISTA is classified as a barge.

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