Louie Bell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Louie bell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.68 N,1 44.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.894667
  • Longitude: -1.738333
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUIE BELL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 90
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

1918 'LOUIE BELL' SUNK 15M N OF CHERBOURG. (WW1SL). 1918 SANK IN 495300N, 014400W APPROX, OR 15M N OF CHERBOURG. (MASTER). H2537/28 23.8.28 WK IN 495300N, 014400W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4984/74 3.4.78 NDW PA IN 495300N, 014405W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 06 34). BR STD. 22.9.88 BRITISH SV 'LOUIE BELL' IN 495300N, 014400W [EUR]. ACCURAY 1M. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN, ESTIMATED FROM VESSEL'S DIMENSIONS AS 43 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). BR STD. HH351/352/01 21.6.90 USC PD 43MTRS SHOWN IN 495300N, 014400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH226/410/02 15.12.94 WK 43MTRS IN 495344N, 014414W. (FRENCH NM 94 48 23). BR STD. 17.4.97 SHOWN AS USC 43MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1996 EDN]. BR STD. 21.4.99 POSN 4953.735N, 0144.217W [EUR]. ACCURACY 10MTRS. POSN BY SYLEDIS. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH FROM DCS3. LIES 090/270DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 24.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4953.680N, 0144.300W.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND BOMBED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 58 15M N FROM CHERBOURG. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 15M NW OF CHERBOURG WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TREPORT TO RUNCORN. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the LOUIE BELL wreck located?

The LOUIE BELL wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.68 N,1 44.3 W.

How deep is the LOUIE BELL and where exactly is it located?

The LOUIE BELL lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.68 N,1 44.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUIE BELL?

The seabed around the LOUIE BELL lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the LOUIE BELL sink?

The LOUIE BELL sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LOUIE BELL discovered?

The wreck of the LOUIE BELL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LOUIE BELL belong to?

The LOUIE BELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOUIE BELL carrying?

The LOUIE BELL was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the LOUIE BELL?

The LOUIE BELL had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUIE BELL?

The LOUIE BELL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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