Bellsund (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bellsund (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		75 29.747 N,14 1.568 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 75.495783
  • Longitude: 14.026133
Water Depth 750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLSUND (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2019

Surveying Details

9.12.83 SANK IN 741800N, 080000E, APPROX. (LL, 9.12.83). HH111/350/01 26.10.90 WK LOCATED 13.9.90 IN 752938N, 140050E [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST DEPTH 711MTRS. BELIEVED TO BE BELLSUND. (NORWEGIAN NM 1296/90). NCA. 11.2.02 SHOWN AS NDW ON NORWEGIAN 505 [ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 1983, ADOPTION]. SHOWN ON NC 3137, BUT PLOTS IN 750MTRS. 11.5.04 SHOWN AS NDW, WITH LEAST DEPTH 711MTRS, ON RUSSIAN 11112 [1998 EDN CORRECT TO 10.01.04]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

9.12.83 PASSAGE SPITSBERGEN FOR AALESUND. SANK QUICKLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. 7 LIVES LOST. (LL, 9.12.83)

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FAQ

Where is the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 75 29.747 N,14 1.568 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 750 meters deep.

When did the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1983.

When was the wreck of the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the BELLSUND (POSSIBLY)?

The BELLSUND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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