River Ness (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
River ness (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
60 32.6 N,0 39.939 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 60.543333
- Longitude: -0.665650
|
| Wreck Depth |
128 m
|
| Water Depth |
132 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
50 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Shadow Height |
2.2 |
| Orientation |
140 |
| Tonnage |
203 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 10, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1984 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 3, 2004 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck Details for River Ness (Possibly). Located off the coast of the Skerries, North Sea, Scotland, at coordinates 60 32.6 N, 0 39.939 W. This underwater obstruction, identified as a World War I steamship (WW1SL), was surveyed at a least echo sounder depth of 128 meters within general water depths of 132 meters. The wreckage measures approximately 50 meters in length and 15 meters in width, with a structural height of 2.2 meters above the seabed. The wreck lies on a 320/140 degree axis and shows no signs of scour. This site is indexed as an underwater hazard for maritime navigation.
Surveying Details
POSN 8M NE OF SKERRIES. (WW1SL). H01001/40 H01001/40 NO ACTION. 13.10.72 13.10.72 INS USCPA 65FMS. NE 219. 20.11.78 20.11.78 AMEND USCPA 119MTRS. NC 1233. H3718/84 11.3.85 H3718/84 11.3.85 EXAM'D 7.10.84 IN 603238N, 003949W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 128 IN GEN DEPTH 132MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, APPROX. WIDTH 15MTRS, APPROX. LYING 320/140 DEG. (NP 1008, MV BON ESPRIT, HI 144). AMEND WK 128MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
60 32.6 N,0 39.939 W
River Ness (Possibly) on Wreck Map
River Ness (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 32.6 N,0 39.939 W.
How deep is the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 128 meters and is located at coordinates 60 32.6 N,0 39.939 W.
How deep is the seabed around the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 132 meters deep.
When did the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) sink?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 10, 1940.
When was the wreck of the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.
What country did the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY)?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 203 tons.
What type of wreck is the RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY)?
The RIVER NESS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.