Chella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 21.183 N,5 17.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.353050
  • Longitude: 5.292500
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHELLA
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 8920
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1958
Original Source merchant ship
Markers TOPMARK ON MAST, GR CONL BUOY GP.FL.(2)G.9SEC
Surveying Details H7864/47 27.11.47 ST IN 432111N, 051733E. (MV 'LLANGIBBY CASTLE'). - NM 3081/47. H7864/47 16.6.48 ADD TOPMARK TO MAST OF WK & CONL GR BUOY GP.FL.(2)G.9SEC CLOSE S OF WK. (PARIS NM 1378/48). - NM 1321/48. H7864/47 15.4.58 REMOVE LT BUOY [FURTHER NOTICE TO FOLLOW]. (PARIS PNM 58/06/27). H7864/47 22.4.58 DELETE. (PARIS NM 58/13/42). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. R/S.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT, MOVED TO THE 'ROADS' WHERE SHE WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM COASTAL BATTERIES. WK TO BROKEN UP. (LLWW2 & WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 21.183 N,5 17.55 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHELLA wreck located?

The CHELLA wreck is located at coordinates 43 21.183 N,5 17.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHELLA?

The seabed around the CHELLA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CHELLA discovered?

The wreck of the CHELLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CHELLA belong to?

The CHELLA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CHELLA?

The CHELLA had a tonnage of 8920 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHELLA?

The CHELLA is classified as a steam ship.