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Belleville

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Belleville on rocks
Note wrinkled hull plates
(Bill Quinn collection)

Bellville after breakup
(Bill Quinn collection)

The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.

Shipwreck Data

Vessel Name Belleville
Other Names  
Vessel Type Freighter (Norwegian)
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 434' /  /
Tonnage 4,946
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Steam / Prop
Cargo  
Built 1948
Date of Loss September 24, 1957
Reason for Loss Grounded in fog
Fatalities None
Location Just west of Seal Rock, at entrance to harbor, Newport, RI
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 41-26-38N / 71-20-51W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 30' Maximum
Typical Visibility (feet) 10 - 20'
Wreck Condition Completely broken up on rocks
Diving Considerations  
Other Information  
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