River Lossie Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
River lossie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 11.135 N,1 8.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.185583
  • Longitude: -1.145833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER LOSSIE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 201
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1953
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3545/53 4.7.53 DW PA IN 601110N, 010838W [OGB], OR 192.5DEG, 3.42C FROM E ROVA HD LT. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (LL & INKSTER HBR MASTER). - NM 1484/53. H3545/53 28.4.59 POSN NOW FOUL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (LERWICK HR MASTER). - NM 2533/58. H3050/72 21.5.80 NO SIGN FOUND OF THIS WK DURING INITIAL SOUNDING. (HMS HECLA HI 32/79). H3050/72 16.9.80 WK WAS DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES, 11.10.58. SITE EXAMINED BY DIVERS FOLLOWING DAY. REPORTED SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. NO CONTACTS ON DCS3 IN THIS AREA JUN '80. (HMS HECLA HI 32/79). NCA. 17.2.04 EUT POSN: 6011.135N, 0108.750W. NE 3271.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX- ARTHUR HERWIN, BUILT 1919, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER. STRANDED AND LOST ON ROBBIE RAMSIE'S BAA, ROCK OUTSIDE KERWICK HBR, IN A SNOWSTORM. (SIBI & OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 11.135 N,1 8.75 W
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FAQ

Where is the RIVER LOSSIE wreck located?

The RIVER LOSSIE wreck is located at coordinates 60 11.135 N,1 8.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER LOSSIE?

The seabed around the RIVER LOSSIE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the RIVER LOSSIE sink?

The RIVER LOSSIE sank on Mar 27, 1953.

When was the wreck of the RIVER LOSSIE discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER LOSSIE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the RIVER LOSSIE belong to?

The RIVER LOSSIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER LOSSIE carrying?

The RIVER LOSSIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER LOSSIE?

The RIVER LOSSIE had a tonnage of 201 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER LOSSIE?

The RIVER LOSSIE is classified as a trawler.

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