Hms Bluebell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms bluebell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 24.3 N,33 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.405000
  • Longitude: 33.716667
Water Depth 260 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BLUEBELL
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 19.11.93 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 692418N, 334300E APPROX BY EYE-WITNESS ON BOARD HMS NAIRANA, ESCORT CARRIER. (R W LOOKER, LTR DTD 16.11.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

24.4.40 BUILT 24.4.40. WHILST ON ESCORT CONVOY DUTY WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 711 8M NE OF THE KOLA INLET. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WARSHIP LOSSES OF WWII, COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS BLUEBELL wreck located?

The HMS BLUEBELL wreck is located at coordinates 69 24.3 N,33 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BLUEBELL?

The seabed around the HMS BLUEBELL lies at approximately 260 meters deep.

When did the HMS BLUEBELL sink?

The HMS BLUEBELL sank on Feb 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS BLUEBELL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BLUEBELL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS BLUEBELL belong to?

The HMS BLUEBELL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BLUEBELL?

The HMS BLUEBELL had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BLUEBELL?

The HMS BLUEBELL is classified as a corvette.

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