What is recorded here

Bellatrix is a dangerous wreck in County Down, Ireland. The ship broke apart in 2009 and now lies 4.7m below the surface. Water still moves through her ruined body, changing what remains and reminding people that the sea takes back what human hands build.

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Bellatrix as a wreck. It was lost in 2009. Recorded depth: 4.7m. Recorded condition: Dangerous wreck.

Bellatrix was a shipwreck lost off the coast of Northern Ireland in 2009. It lies in 4.7 metres of water and is classified as a dangerous wreck, though details of its origin, cargo, and any lives lost remain unrecorded.

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