Stella (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stella (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.707 N,2 23.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.711783
  • Longitude: -2.391500
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELLA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1059
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1899
Original Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH256/440/02 4.8.95 WRECK, BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF THE 'STELLA', LOCATED IN 494246N, 022324W [EUR]. LOCATED WITHIN THE REVISED HISTORIC WRECK RESTRICTED AREA AROUND HMS DRAGON [23422] OF 1.25M RADIUS. (ALDERNEY HARBOUR AUTHORITY FAX DTD 22.7.95). DECISION TO CHART AS USC 40MTRS AS IT LIES 6MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED IN APPROX 49MTRS. - NM 2858/95. 31.8.06 WGD POSN: 4942.707N, 0223.490W. NE 60 [3RD EDN, MAY '04].
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BLACK ROCK DURING DENSE FOG. SANK IN SEVEN MINUTES. 112 LIVES LOST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON & SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. BUILT IN 1890 BY J & G THOMPSON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 19.5 KNOTS. CARRIED 174 PASSENGERS AND 43 CREW. THE MASTER, CAPTAIN W REEKS, WAS LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the STELLA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.707 N,2 23.49 W.

How deep is the STELLA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.707 N,2 23.49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STELLA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the STELLA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the STELLA (PROBABLY) sink?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 30, 1899.

When was the wreck of the STELLA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STELLA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the STELLA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STELLA (PROBABLY)?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1059 tons.

What type of wreck is the STELLA (PROBABLY)?

The STELLA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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