Bellville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bellville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.26 S,59 38.027 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.204333
  • Longitude: -59.633783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLVILLE
Type schooner
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1936
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 1999

Surveying Details

H2924/69 13.5.70 ST, CONSPIC, WITH 3 MASTS OBSERVED IN EAGLE PASSAGE BY LADRILLO IS. (HMS ENDURANCE HN 12/70). NCA. 8.3.73 ST, CONSPIC, (3 MASTS) SHOWN IN 521215S 593746W ON PROTECTOR SURVEY [K4221/1] DTD 1963. NC 2561. H2445/78 1.9.83 MASTS NO LONGER ON WK, BUT HULK STILL VISIBLE. (HMT KEREN, HN DTD 31.7.83). DELETE LEGEND (MASTS). R/P. H3327/85 11.9.85 WK REMAINS 'CONSPI'. (DQHM FIPASS, DTD 21.8.85). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, THREE MASTED IRON SCHOONER. USED AS A COALING HULK. BROKE ADRIFT FROM MOORINGS IN FLORES HBR & GROUNDED. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the BELLVILLE wreck located?

The BELLVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.26 S,59 38.027 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLVILLE?

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

When did the BELLVILLE sink?

The BELLVILLE sank on Jan 1, 1936.

When was the wreck of the BELLVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the BELLVILLE was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the BELLVILLE?

The BELLVILLE is classified as a schooner.

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