Bellona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bellona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 33.434 N,3 28.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.557233
  • Longitude: -3.471217
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BELLONA
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1799
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 6.12.99 BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 5033.4N, 0328.2W [?OGB]. (S BURTON, LTR TO RECEIVER OF WK, DTD 22.11.99). FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/242/01 9.4.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, MAGNETOMETER NOT AVAILABLE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). NCA. SEP 2020/000135336 19.8.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS, HI1671). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF TEIGNMOUTH. VESSEL WAS A LOCAL PRIVATEER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.434 N,3 28.273 W
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FAQ

Where is the BELLONA wreck located?

The BELLONA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.434 N,3 28.273 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BELLONA?

The seabed around the BELLONA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BELLONA sink?

The BELLONA sank on Jan 1, 1799.

When was the wreck of the BELLONA discovered?

The wreck of the BELLONA was discovered in 1999.

What type of wreck is the BELLONA?

The BELLONA is classified as a sailing vessel.