Lady Stella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lady stella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.597 N,1 20.817 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.109950
  • Longitude: 1.346950
Wreck Depth 16.5 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY STELLA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.5 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1958
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4037/58 23.3.59 WK LIES 103DEGS, 7.28C FROM FL LT [510640N, 011945E], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY 0.8M SE. CLEAR AT 40FT, FOUL AT 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 41FT. (TH, 29.9.58). - NM 2326/58. H4037/58 9.9.59 BUOY MOVED 1.2C SE. (TH NM 52/59). - NM 2076/59. H4037/58 27.11.59 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS COMPLETED. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT [LWST]. (THV VESTAL, 7.10.59). - NM 2739/59. H5824/60 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). NE 1698. H4453/72 29.3.78 LOCATED IN 510634N, 012056E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18.2MTRS. TO BE FURTHER EXAMINED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 39/77). NCA YET. H4199/78 31.10.78 EXAM'D 23.2.78 & 8.3.78 IN 510634N, 012054E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. NOT FOUND DURING SOUNDING BUT DCS3 SHOWED WRECKAGE WITH HT 1.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77 & HI 39/77). CHART AS WK 16.1MTRS. - NM 2671/78. 10.2.06 [EUT] POSN: 5106.601N, 0120.797E. BA 1698 [INT 1736] [11TH EDN, MAR' 05]. 31.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5106.597N, 0120.817E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.50MTRS. A DEBRIS FIELD, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE AND SEVERAL LARGE SCOURS. CONSIDER OTHER PARTS OF WK ARE BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). AMEND WK 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY C V SCHEEPS & MASCH BOTJE & CO, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOMAS WATSON (SHIPPING) LTD. 6 CYLINDER, 4 STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROCHESTER FOR PAR. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH RMS PARDO. LATER DISPERSED. (TH & SIBI).

General Comments

DEBRIS FIELD, SEVERAL PIECES OF WRECKAGE WITH SCOURS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 6.597 N,1 20.817 E
Lady Stella on Wreck Map Lady Stella Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the LADY STELLA wreck located?

The LADY STELLA wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.597 N,1 20.817 E.

How deep is the LADY STELLA and where exactly is it located?

The LADY STELLA lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 6.597 N,1 20.817 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY STELLA?

The seabed around the LADY STELLA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the LADY STELLA sink?

The LADY STELLA sank on Jun 7, 1958.

When was the wreck of the LADY STELLA discovered?

The wreck of the LADY STELLA was discovered in 1958.

What country did the LADY STELLA belong to?

The LADY STELLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY STELLA carrying?

The LADY STELLA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LADY STELLA?

The LADY STELLA had a tonnage of 5160 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY STELLA?

The LADY STELLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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