Hessen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hessen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 34.956 N,2 59.164 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.582600
  • Longitude: -2.986067
Wreck Depth 54.43 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HESSEN
Type fishing vessel
Length 72.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 72.28
Sonar Width 17.99
Shadow Height 10.27
Orientation 194
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3060/79 17.7.87 SEEN TO SINK IN 583509N, 025921W. (HMS ARK ROYAL HN 1/87, 27.6.87). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. H3060/79 9.10.87 EXAM'D 29.6.87 IN 583500N, 025904W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39, FOUL AT 40MTRS. SWEEPING UNDERTAKEN IN POOR CONDITIONS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING 160/240 DEG. CHART AS WK 34MTRS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED. (HMS FAWN, 12.9.87). AMEND TO WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 21.8.00 DIVED IN 5834.970N, 0259.172W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 65-70MTRS, WIDTH 11-12MTRS. DEPTH TO WK 57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. BOWS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE ON BEAM ENDS. MAINMAST STILL INTACT AND LIES PARALLEL TO THE SEABED. HULL STILL HAS WHITE PAINT SHOWING AND THERE IS VERY LITTLE MARINE GROWTH. MOST HATCHES AND CABINS ARE OPEN AND ARE CLEAR OF SILT. NO SIGN OF OIL ON THE UPPER CABIN OR DECK AREAS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 13.12.07 COMMERCIAL GUARD REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. RSDRA2022000137295 23.11.22 EXAM'D 03.08.2021; IN 5834.956N, 0259.164W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. LENGTH 72.28MTRS, WIDTH 17.99MTRS, HEIGHT 10.27MTRS, ORIENTATION 194/014 DEGS. INTACT ON ITS SIDE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-1329). AMEND NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1960, REPORTED TAKING IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT WAS LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK 3.5M OFF DUNCANSBY HEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOCHSEEFISCHEREI NORDSTERN A.G.

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FAQ

Where is the HESSEN wreck located?

The HESSEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 34.956 N,2 59.164 W.

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

The HESSEN lies at a depth of about 54.43 meters and is located at coordinates 58 34.956 N,2 59.164 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HESSEN?

The seabed around the HESSEN lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the HESSEN sink?

The HESSEN sank on Jun 25, 1987.

When was the wreck of the HESSEN discovered?

The wreck of the HESSEN was discovered in 1987.

What was the tonnage of the HESSEN?

The HESSEN had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the HESSEN?

The HESSEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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