Bess Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Bess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.990467
- Longitude: 8.337733
|
| Wreck Depth |
6.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BESS |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1983 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 3, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck BESS is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark at coordinates 54 59.428 N, 8 20.264 E. Originally identified in 1983 as the wreck of a fishing cutter with its mast showing, the site has been monitored and updated through various hydrographic surveys. Over time, the depth over the wreck has changed due to shifting seabed conditions and structural settling, with recent surveys establishing a clearance depth of 6.7 meters.
Surveying Details
H3877/80 2.8.83 WK OF FISHING CUTTER, WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 545926N, 082021E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD SPAR BUOY, CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 2017(T) & 2508/83). INS AS DW (MAST) WITH BUOY. - NM 2131/83. H3877/80 4.12.85 NOW SW 6.0MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 4496/85). BR STD. H3877/80 9.6.87 NOW SW 6.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)83,103,108/17/87). BR STD. HH328/350/01 26.10.89 NOW FOUL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM (21)83/41/89). BR STD. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 WK SW 6.6MTRS SHOWN IN 5459.39N, 0820.270E [WGD] ON DENMARK 93. [ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DW SW 6.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000195225 3.11.16 SHOWN AS SW WK 6.7MTRS IN 5459.428N, 0820.264E [WGD] ON DE421005. [ED 3.0, COR 5.8.16]. AMEND TO SW 6.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E
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FAQ
Where is the BESS wreck located?
The BESS wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E.
How deep is the BESS and where exactly is it located?
The BESS lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BESS?
The seabed around the BESS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BESS discovered?
The wreck of the BESS was discovered in 1983.
What type of wreck is the BESS?
The BESS is classified as a fishing vessel.