Bellavista Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Bellavista Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 22.538 N,2 51.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.375633
  • Longitude: -2.866650
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLAVISTA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 160 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1948
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/4 17.2.86 LOCATED IN 592234N, 025154W. LYING IN WESTERLY DIRECTION OVER A LEDGE. STERN IN ABOUT 15MTRS AND BOW IN ABOUT 5MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP. (ANDREW JENNIONS 27.1.86). NCA. 11.12.96 CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. 26.2.05 EUT POSN: 5922.538N, 0251.999W. NC 2562. 2.4.05 WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA, BOTH CAST PROPELLERS IN PLACE. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III, 1992 EDN)
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO., CAMPBELTOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. DE NAV. IRINI S.A. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. ON PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR ARDROSSAN. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG AT FOWL CRAIG, PAPA WESTRAY. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH). BUILT AS LADY CHARLOTTE, BUT CHANGED HANDS SEVERAL TIMES, BECOMING SOUTH LEA, IOANNIS CARRAS, SPYRIDON, SPYRIDON II, AND BELLAVISTA. (SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND, R.N. BAIRD)

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FAQ

Where is the BELLAVISTA wreck located?

The BELLAVISTA wreck is located at coordinates 59 22.538 N,2 51.999 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLAVISTA?

The seabed around the BELLAVISTA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BELLAVISTA sink?

The BELLAVISTA sank on Jul 29, 1948.

When was the wreck of the BELLAVISTA discovered?

The wreck of the BELLAVISTA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the BELLAVISTA belong to?

The BELLAVISTA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BELLAVISTA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BELLAVISTA?

The BELLAVISTA had a tonnage of 3527 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLAVISTA?

The BELLAVISTA is classified as a steam ship.

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