Silver Belle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silver belle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 7.608 N,6 45.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.126800
  • Longitude: -6.751033
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER BELLE
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1976
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2025

Surveying Details

H3705/71 23.3.77 WK 27MTRS IN 620737N, 064454W, OR 011DEGS, 1250MTRS FROM STRENDUR LT. (COPENHAGEN NM 445/77). INS AS WK 15FMS. - NM 849/77. 6.12.12 SHOWN IN 6207.608N, 0645.062W [WGD] ON DANISH 85. BA 3567 STS TO SHOW.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ALONGSIDE QUAY AT HULKI, SKALAFJORDUR, FAROES FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MFV NORDFARID. WAS LATER TOWED TO DEEP WATER. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL Chart No: BA 3567

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 62 7.608 N,6 45.062 W
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FAQ

Where is the SILVER BELLE wreck located?

The SILVER BELLE wreck is located at coordinates 62 7.608 N,6 45.062 W.

How deep is the SILVER BELLE and where exactly is it located?

The SILVER BELLE lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 62 7.608 N,6 45.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER BELLE?

The seabed around the SILVER BELLE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the SILVER BELLE sink?

The SILVER BELLE sank on Dec 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SILVER BELLE discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER BELLE was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the SILVER BELLE?

The SILVER BELLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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