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
  • 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
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.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW1SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 32.6 N,0 39.939 W
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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.