Stella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.304 N,2 44.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.138400
  • Longitude: -2.747050
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELLA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 40.5 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 75
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1903
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2003

Surveying Details

H2618/60 3.8.60 WK LOCATED IN 560817N, 024446W USING HSA. OROPESA CLEARANCE SWEEP CLEAR AT 81FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 158 IN GEN DEPTH 171FT. (HMS SCOTT, 7.9.59). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2618/60 2.8.68 AMEND TO WK 26FMS. NC 114A. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. NC 734. H454/67 24.5.77 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'LAW TO CRAIG'. (DUNBAR CG, HN 5.5.77). LOCAL NAME PROBABLY INDICATES WK LIES ON TRANSIT KELLIE LAW/CRAIG LEITH. NCA. H1310/84/18 19.9.84 OBSTN LOCATED, BUT NOT YET INVESTIGATED, IN 560811N, 024504W. (W MURNEY, 28.5.84 & 1.9.84). NCA. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 560818.6N, 024444.0W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.6 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. WELL DEFINED WK LYING 075/255 DEG (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 605). - NM 559/94. HH100/351/21 28.4.04 DIVED IN 5608.3120N, 0244.8137W [WGD]. BELL INSCRIBED: 'STELLA 1888' RECOVERED 7.7.02 BY J PHILLIPS & P DUNSTAN. (J PHILLIPS, EMAIL DTD 28.4.04). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY MOTALA CO, OSCARSHAMN. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O THUESTAD, HAUGESUND. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 38NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURNTISLAND FOR HAUGESUND. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH SS WATERLAND. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL DEFINED WK

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FAQ

Where is the STELLA wreck located?

The STELLA wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.304 N,2 44.823 W.

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

The STELLA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.304 N,2 44.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STELLA?

The seabed around the STELLA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the STELLA sink?

The STELLA sank on Dec 8, 1903.

When was the wreck of the STELLA discovered?

The wreck of the STELLA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the STELLA belong to?

The STELLA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STELLA carrying?

The STELLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STELLA?

The STELLA had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the STELLA?

The STELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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