Bellville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bellville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.885 N,6 42.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.681417
  • Longitude: -6.714717
Wreck Depth 63.5 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLVILLE
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Sonar Length 55.2
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 42
Tonnage 992
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Scour Dimensions 000.00,,007.0,,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2021

Surveying Details

H351/20 H351/20 SUNK IN APPROX 514100N, 064500W. INS ON CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. H2979/74 27.1.78 H2979/74 27.1.78 FF REPORTED IN 514119N 064454W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, LTR DTD 5.3.77). 9.6.78 9.6.78 AMEND TO USCPA 52MTRS. H1933/79 21.12.81 H1933/79 21.12.81 SMALL WK, ABOUT 20MTRS LONG, EXAM'D 14.5.81 IN 514056.9N, 064248.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LYING 020/200 DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000218077 17.8.21 EXAM'D 31.8.2017 IN 5140.884N, 0642.883W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 68.9MTRS. LENGTH 55.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 42/222DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 70.5MTRS. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE WRECK IS INTACT. (IRISH GOVERMENT SURVEY,RV CELTIC VOYAGER, H525).AMEND NDW DEPTH 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the BELLVILLE wreck located?

The BELLVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.885 N,6 42.883 W.

How deep is the BELLVILLE and where exactly is it located?

The BELLVILLE lies at a depth of about 63.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.885 N,6 42.883 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLVILLE?

The seabed around the BELLVILLE lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the BELLVILLE sink?

The BELLVILLE sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BELLVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the BELLVILLE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BELLVILLE belong to?

The BELLVILLE belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the BELLVILLE?

The BELLVILLE had a tonnage of 992 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLVILLE?

The BELLVILLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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