Ross Cleveland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ross cleveland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 8.439 N,23 2.311 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.140650
  • Longitude: -23.038517
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 659
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H( 20.5.68 H(MO)351/68 LOCATED BY ICELANDIC CG VESSEL ODIN IN 660836N, 230430W. EXAM'D USING E/S AND TYPE 162 SONAR ON 28.3.68 AND FOUND TO LIE AT THE BOTTOME OF A 50FM SHELF, HDG 310 DEG. (HMS KEPPEL, HN WITH LOP). H4640/74 2.12.74 WK IN 660812N, 230248W. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL G 5S, RARFL, CLOSE SW. (ICELANDIC NM 19(T)/74). H4640/74 1.7.75 WK BUOY REMOVED. (ICELAND NM 9(T)/75). H4640/74 9.12.76 WK REPD IN 660830N, 230236W. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, FL G 5S, RARFL, CLOSE SW. (REYKJAVIK NM 22(T)/76). H4640/74 17.6.77 WK BUOY REMOVED. (ICELAND NM 11/77). H4640/74 27.1.78 BUOY, AS ABOVE, REPLACED IN 660824N, 230324W. (ICELAND NM 28(T)/77). 24.9.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN 660827N, 230209W [HJORSEY DATUM] ON ICELANDIC 46. 25.9.84 SHOWN IN 660839N, 230330W [HJORSEY DATUM]. (ICELANDIC 41 [1983 EDN]). 25.9.84 INS NDW IN 660826N, 230225W [REYKJAVIK DATUM] ON NE 2976. H4114/84 21.12.89 MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, LAID CLOSE W. (ICELAND NM 22/89). - NM ACTION. 11.11.08 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2898 [EDN 1 DTD 22.5.08, MODIFED REPRO OF ICELAND INT 1104]. AMEND DEAD. NCA. 6.8.10 SEP 2010/000113091 NDW SHOWN IN 6608.439N, 2302.311W [WGD] ON ICELANDIC 46 [NE 6.10, 1:100,000].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2018

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK DUE TO WEIGHT OF ICE AND SNOW WHILE RIDING OUT HURRICANE FORCE WINDS IN ISAFJORD, ICELAND.

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FAQ

Where is the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 66 8.439 N,23 2.311 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 4, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 659 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY)?

The ROSS CLEVELAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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