Capella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Capella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.684 N,3 34.037 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.411400
  • Longitude: 3.567283
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag RU
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1910
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers North cardinal buoy ARV-VH
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H4187/70 1.8.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 8.4MTRS, [4FMS 4FT] IN 512444N, 033407E. (NETH NM 2113/74). - NM 1589/74. 4.3.77 SHOWN, MARKED BY 'SS-VH' N CARD PILLAR BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. HH100/351/01 16.8.89 SANK IN 512440N, 033335E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). 31.1.91 CAPELLA, UNCHARTED RECORD IN 512440N, 033359E [EUR] UNKNOWN WK, LEAST DEPTH 8.6MTRS, IN 512444N, 033407E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NOS.S11 1492 & 1493 RESPECTIVELY). BR STD. 17.9.93 WK 8.6MTRS, N CARD BUOY 'SS-VH', SHOWN ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. NE 120. 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5124.684N, 0341.037E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 16.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 8.4MTRS [LAT] ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.09, COPRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE DEMERARA FOR MIDDELBURG. ABANDONED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BELGIAN TUG JOHN BULL. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK NEAR BRESKENS. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.684 N,3 34.037 E.

How deep is the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.684 N,3 34.037 E.

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

The seabed around the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 21, 1910.

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

The wreck of the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The CAPELLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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