Bjella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bjella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.199 N,4 59.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.253317
  • Longitude: 4.984817
Wreck Depth 40.8 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJELLA
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 47.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,salt,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

29.11.74 SANK IN 541700N, 050600E APPROX. (LL 218). 2.12.74 POSN NOW 541606N, 050606E. (LL 218). H2062/71 3.1.75 POSN NOW 541636N, 050636E APPROX. (HAGUE NM 3668(P)/74). - NM 28(T)/75. H2062/71 12.3.75 INS NDW IN 541518N, 045906E. BR STD. H4868/71 29.5.75 FIRST POSN RECORDED, 541636N, 050636E, ORIGINATED FROM SURVIVORS. CORRECTED POSN, 541518N, 045906E [EUR], FROM SURVEY BY BUYSKES. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). H2356/76 29.3.76 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 36MTRS. (MICROFILMED DATA, LTR DTD 20.1.76). BR STD. 3.5.89 BJELLA, WK 36MTRS IN 541518N, 045906E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88 NO. F15 292).

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BJELLA wreck located?

The BJELLA wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.199 N,4 59.089 E.

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

The BJELLA lies at a depth of about 40.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.199 N,4 59.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BJELLA?

The seabed around the BJELLA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the BJELLA sink?

The BJELLA sank on Nov 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the BJELLA discovered?

The wreck of the BJELLA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BJELLA belong to?

The BJELLA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BJELLA carrying?

The BJELLA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,salt,fish.

What was the tonnage of the BJELLA?

The BJELLA had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJELLA?

The BJELLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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