Nessmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nessmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.622 N,6 41.608 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.560367
  • Longitude: -6.693467
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NESSMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 3377
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1245/69 5.9.69 RAN AGROUND ON CAOLES REEF. (K M M BIALOWAS). NCA. H1310/86/4 17.2.86 LOCATED AGAINST A SKERRY WHICH DRIES 1.7MTRS IN 563338N, 064133W [OGB]. VERY BROKEN UP AND MOSTLY LYING BENEATH SAND. ONLY SHAFTS AND SOME GIRDERS SHOW RESTING AGAINST REEF. (ANDREW JENNIONS, 27.1.86). 17.7.91 LIES NEAR CAOLAS EILEAN BHORAMUIL. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND). NCA. 26.7.08 LIES AMONG SHALLOW REEFS E OF EILEAN BHORAMUIL IN 5633.60N, 0641.61W [WGD], ON E SIDE OF ROCK DRIES 1.7MTRS. ONLY PLATES & GIRDERS LIE HALF BURIED IN SAND ALONG SIDE OF THE REEF IN 6MTRS OF WATER. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS PUBLISHED 1994). [WGD] POSN: 5633.622N, 0641.608W. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 7.2012 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1882 BY BARROW SHIPBUILDING CO, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM JOHNSTON & CO, LIVERPOOL. THREE BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 340 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LIVERPOOL. WRECKED DURING A SSE GALE ON ISLAND OF COLL. CREW OF 56 SAVED. (DODS, SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF W COAST OF SCOTLAND, DIVE NW SCOTLAND, & OFF SCOTLAND). OWNERS GIVEN AS NESSMORE COMPANY LTD. WRECK HAS BEEN SALVAGED BY JAMES GUSH OF GREENOCK. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 33.622 N,6 41.608 W
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FAQ

Where is the NESSMORE wreck located?

The NESSMORE wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.622 N,6 41.608 W.

When did the NESSMORE sink?

The NESSMORE sank on Nov 21, 1895.

When was the wreck of the NESSMORE discovered?

The wreck of the NESSMORE was discovered in 1895.

What country did the NESSMORE belong to?

The NESSMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NESSMORE carrying?

The NESSMORE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NESSMORE?

The NESSMORE had a tonnage of 3377 tons.

What type of wreck is the NESSMORE?

The NESSMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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