Bella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.102 N,3 22.106 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.818367
  • Longitude: -3.368433
Wreck Depth 16.59 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14 m
Sonar Length 12.81
Sonar Width 5.31
Shadow Height 1.28
Orientation 215
Tonnage 18
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1982
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 013.2,021.0,001.7,073
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4083/72 17.9.82 WK OF FISHING VESSEL IN POSN 278DEGS [MAGNETIC] 12M FROM BLACKPOOL TOWER. (LIVERPOOL CG TLX DTD 28.8.82 & LL 31.8.82). H4083/72 17.9.82 'BELLA' LOCATED IN 534908N, 032207.5W BY THV STELLA. BAR SWEPT CLEAR 4.3 MTRS, FOUL 4.8MTRS. GEN DEPTH 15.9MTRS. MARKED BY W CARDINAL LT BUOY 270 DEGS, 60MTRS FROM WK. (TH SWANSEA TLX DTD 6.9.82 & TELECON). INS AS SW 4.3MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 2404/82. H4083/72 17.9.82 W CARDINAL LT BUOY, VQ(9), 10 SEC, 270 DEGS, 60MTRS FROM WK. (TH NM 65/82). H4083/72 12.4.83 WK DISPERSED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS . SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE IN SEABED OVER AREA 25MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON 534910N, 032230W. BUOY REMOVED. (TH TLX DTD 6.4.83 & TH NM 30/83). AMEND TO FOUL & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1102/83. HH090/758/01 9.11.98 EXAM'D 17.9.98 IN 534905.9N, 032206.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. AN OBSTN OF THREE PIECES LYING CLOSE TOGETHER. NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. SCOUR OF 0.5MTR EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 758). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS VESSEL. BR STD. RSDRA2024000246622 26.09.24 EXAM'D 12.3.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5349.102N, 0322.106W[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.59TRS, IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 12.81MTRS, WIDTH 5.31MTRS, HT 1.28MTRS, ORIENTATION 218/035DEGS. UNIDENTIFIABLE SQUARE OBJECT WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1792, H525-8125). AMEND DW 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A PLANK WHILE HAULING FISHING GEAR. CREW OF 2 RESCUED BY LIFEBOAT. (NO AUTHORITY STATED).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 49.102 N,3 22.106 W
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FAQ

Where is the BELLA wreck located?

The BELLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.102 N,3 22.106 W.

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

The BELLA lies at a depth of about 16.59 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.102 N,3 22.106 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLA?

The seabed around the BELLA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the BELLA sink?

The BELLA sank on Aug 28, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BELLA discovered?

The wreck of the BELLA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BELLA belong to?

The BELLA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BELLA?

The BELLA had a tonnage of 18 tons.

What type of wreck is the BELLA?

The BELLA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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