Bellatrix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bellatrix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.34 N,5 47.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.672333
  • Longitude: -5.786333
Wreck Depth 4.7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLATRIX
Type fishing vessel
Length 10.9 m
Orientation 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2010

Surveying Details

29.10.09 SEP 2009/000152513 29.10.09 FV BELLATRIX SUNK IN 5440.33N, 0547.19W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (BELFAST HARBOUR NM 11/09). 29.10.09 SEP 2009/000150549 29.10.09 LENGTH OF FV IS 10.9M, THERE IS CURRENTLY NO INTENTION TO SALVAGE. (BELFAST COASTGUARD, TELECON 23.9.09). 29.10.09 29.10.09 VESSEL SANK AFTER FIRE & IS COVERED AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. (BELFAST COASTGUARD, TELECON 29.10.09). INS AS DW. - NM ACTION AMENDED SEE BELOW. 5.11.09 SEP 2009/000158086 5.11.09 VESSEL IN 5440.34N, 0547.18W [WGD] IS SITTING UPRIGHT, IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 7.25MTRS. ORIENTATION, BOW TO STERN, IS 036DEG. HULL OF THE VESSEL IS BETWEEN 0.77MTS & 2.60MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED AT A DEPTH OF 6.48MRS & 4.65MTRS. THE STERN MOUNTED DREDGING ARM IS NEAR VERTICAL AT A DEPTH OF 0.8MTRS. (BELFAST NM 12/09). INS WK 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 6221/09. 21.9.10 SEP 2010/000150492 21.9.10 LEAST DEPTH NOW 4.7MTRS. (BELFAST HARBOUR, HN DTD 16.9.10). - NM 4966/10.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER FIRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 40.34 N,5 47.18 W
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FAQ

Where is the BELLATRIX wreck located?

The BELLATRIX wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.34 N,5 47.18 W.

How deep is the BELLATRIX and where exactly is it located?

The BELLATRIX lies at a depth of about 4.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.34 N,5 47.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLATRIX?

The seabed around the BELLATRIX lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BELLATRIX discovered?

The wreck of the BELLATRIX was discovered in 2009.

What type of wreck is the BELLATRIX?

The BELLATRIX is classified as a fishing vessel.

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