Stella Cirrus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stella cirrus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 7.728 N,5 21.604 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.128800
  • Longitude: -5.360067
Wreck Depth 15.82 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELLA CIRRUS
Type trawler
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 4.8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 331
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2006

Surveying Details

H2489/79 10.4.79 CONFIRMED BY LOCAL DIVERS AS TRAWLER 'STELLA CIRRUS' IN 360752N, 052135W. LIES ON HER PORT SIDE WITH KEEL INSHORE. HULL IN GOOD CONDITION BUT STRUCTURE ABOVE DECK LEVEL HAS BEEN BLASTED AWAY DURING ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO EXERCISES. LEAST DEPTH 4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (BOOM DEFENCE DIVERS & HMS HECLA, [K8123/3]). H3945/88 21.4.89 EXAM'D 2.2.89 IN 360746.3N, 052129.5W [EUR] USING TRISPONDER. NFS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 7.2MTRS. LIES 40MTRS FROM S MOLE, ORIENTATED 054/234DEG. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. CHART AS WK 5MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK HI 467). BR STD. 10.7.03 [WGD] POSN: 3607.690N, 0521.569W. NE 45. 7.9.06 EXAM'D 8.2.06 IN 3607.7284N, 0521.6050W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 10-20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 3.6MTRS, NO HEIGHT. LIES 130/310 DEGS. CONFIRMED BY LOCAL DIVERS AS BEING STELLA CIRRUS. LIES ON STEEP BANK HAVING BEEN TOWED FROM REPORTED POSN AND SUNK IN SAFE WATER. TOP HALF OF SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN BLOWN AWAY BY DIVERS. SUSPECTED DEBRIS LIES AT 3607.692N, 0521.581W. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1173). AMEND WK 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2018000121049 17.11.20 EXAM'D 26.06.19; WK LOCATED IN 3607.728N, 0521.604W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 4.8MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 331/151 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, H525-246, HI1601). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN 1941 INSIDE SOUTH MOLE. WAS RAISED AND TOWED TO PRESENT POSN BY SALVAGE VESSEL MOORHILL. (BOOM DEFENCE DEPOT DIVERS, VIA HMS HECLA)

General Comments

INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE REMOVED

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FAQ

Where is the STELLA CIRRUS wreck located?

The STELLA CIRRUS wreck is located at coordinates 36 7.728 N,5 21.604 W.

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

The STELLA CIRRUS lies at a depth of about 15.82 meters and is located at coordinates 36 7.728 N,5 21.604 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STELLA CIRRUS?

The seabed around the STELLA CIRRUS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the STELLA CIRRUS discovered?

The wreck of the STELLA CIRRUS was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the STELLA CIRRUS?

The STELLA CIRRUS is classified as a trawler.

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