Bellona Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bellona ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57.29 N,2 12.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.954833
  • Longitude: -2.201617
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLONA II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 839
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.10.57 LOSSES BOOK GIVES POSN AS 4M E OF GOURDON. (C IN C ROSYTH 0111/9) POSN 565800N, 021200E FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 CONSIDERED TO BE PROBABLY WK IN 564930N, 020900W. (I.G. WHITTAKER, 18.11.81) 30.7.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. ATTACKED 4M E OF GOURDON, BUT GROUNDED AT STRATHLETHAN BAY, S OF STONEHAVEN THE FOLLOWING DAY. (LL WW2) AMENDED TO 5657.300N, 0212.000W.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

8.10.40 ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR REYKJAVIK. WAS ATTACKED 4M E OF GOURDON ON 8.10.40, CAUGHT FIRE AND GROUNDED AT STRATHLETHAN BAY, S OF STONEHAVEN ON 9.10.40. 9 LIVES LOST. DECLARED CTL. (LL WW2, WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BELLONA II wreck located?

The BELLONA II wreck is located at coordinates 56 57.29 N,2 12.097 W.

When did the BELLONA II sink?

The BELLONA II sank on Oct 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BELLONA II discovered?

The wreck of the BELLONA II was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BELLONA II belong to?

The BELLONA II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BELLONA II carrying?

The BELLONA II was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the BELLONA II?

The BELLONA II had a tonnage of 839 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLONA II?

The BELLONA II is classified as a steam ship.

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