Stellatus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Stellatus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 33.977 N,3 4.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.566283
  • Longitude: -3.068250
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELLATUS
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 96 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1827
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1603/59 12.2.60 BROKE UP IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER RUNNING ASHORE IN APPROX POSN 583400N, 030400W. (LL & CG WICK). NCA. RSDRA2022000137295 30.1.23 OUTSIDE M/B LIMITS 2021. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-HERMA GORTHON '51. BUILT IN 1936 BY AS FRED M/U, FREDRIKSSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B, BRUBOR, HELSINGBORG. TWO BOILERS, 4 CYLINDER COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TURKU (FINLAND) FOR ELLESMERE PORT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the STELLATUS wreck located?

The STELLATUS wreck is located at coordinates 58 33.977 N,3 4.095 W.

When did the STELLATUS sink?

The STELLATUS sank on Mar 3, 1959.

When was the wreck of the STELLATUS discovered?

The wreck of the STELLATUS was discovered in 1959.

What country did the STELLATUS belong to?

The STELLATUS belonged to SE.

What cargo was the STELLATUS carrying?

The STELLATUS was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the STELLATUS?

The STELLATUS had a tonnage of 1827 tons.

What type of wreck is the STELLATUS?

The STELLATUS is classified as a steam ship.

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