Belle-Theresa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Belle-theresa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 35 S,18 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.583333
  • Longitude: 18.300000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLE-THERESA
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Length 25 m
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.7.77 11.7.77 WRECK IN 321800S, 182000E, 18M FROM ST HELENA BAY. (LL VOL.229). 30.11.77 30.11.77 REPORTED SANK IN 323500S, 181800E, BETWEEN RONDAVELS & MODDERVENTEIN, 1.25M OFF LAND. (LL VOL.230). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967. DRIFTED ASHORE FOLLOWING FIRE ABOUT 18M FROM ST HELENA BAY. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW OFF ELANDS BAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUID-ORANJE VISSERYE BPK. (LL VOL.229)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 35 S,18 18 E
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FAQ

Where is the BELLE-THERESA wreck located?

The BELLE-THERESA wreck is located at coordinates 32 35 S,18 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLE-THERESA?

The seabed around the BELLE-THERESA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BELLE-THERESA sink?

The BELLE-THERESA sank on Apr 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BELLE-THERESA discovered?

The wreck of the BELLE-THERESA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BELLE-THERESA belong to?

The BELLE-THERESA belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the BELLE-THERESA?

The BELLE-THERESA had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLE-THERESA?

The BELLE-THERESA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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