Belle Rock (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Belle rock (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.112 N,3 40.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.351867
  • Longitude: -3.669817
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 4.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2002

Surveying Details

MINED IN POSN 011 DEG, 5.3MILES FROM FORELAND LT. H6052/49 24.10.49 H6052/49 24.10.49 EXAM'D IN 512109N, 034024W. SWEPT CLEAR 40FT, FOUL 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. SCOUR 3FT. (HMS SEAGULL). INS AS WK 6FMS 4FT. - NM 2170/49. H6052/49 22.12.50 H6052/49 22.12.50 EXAM'D IN 512105N, 034023W. SWEPT CLEAR 52FT, FOUL 53FT IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. (SML 327 & HMS SEAGULL 10.10.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2510/50. DISPERSAL OPS 1950. H5293/71 24.1.72 H5293/71 24.1.72 AMEND TO WK 15.8MTRS. NC 1165. H1948/76 5.3.81 H1948/76 5.3.81 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/79 & LT CDR HUMPHRIES, TELECON 11.3.81). DELETE. BR STD. 27.1.12 27.1.12 NOT LOCATED 18.5.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). SEABED BARE ROCK RIDGES. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LAVERNOCK '38. BUILT IN 1909 BY AISLA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VERANO SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 251 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CORUNNA. STRUCK GERMAN LAID MINE AND FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.112 N,3 40.189 W
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FAQ

Where is the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.112 N,3 40.189 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY)?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1199 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY)?

The BELLE ROCK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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