Bess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.990467
  • Longitude: 8.337733
Wreck Depth 6.7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESS
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3877/80 2.8.83 WK OF FISHING CUTTER, WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 545926N, 082021E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD SPAR BUOY, CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 2017(T) & 2508/83). INS AS DW (MAST) WITH BUOY. - NM 2131/83. H3877/80 4.12.85 NOW SW 6.0MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 4496/85). BR STD. H3877/80 9.6.87 NOW SW 6.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)83,103,108/17/87). BR STD. HH328/350/01 26.10.89 NOW FOUL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM (21)83/41/89). BR STD. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 WK SW 6.6MTRS SHOWN IN 5459.39N, 0820.270E [WGD] ON DENMARK 93. [ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DW SW 6.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000195225 3.11.16 SHOWN AS SW WK 6.7MTRS IN 5459.428N, 0820.264E [WGD] ON DE421005. [ED 3.0, COR 5.8.16]. AMEND TO SW 6.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2016
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E
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FAQ

Where is the BESS wreck located?

The BESS wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E.

How deep is the BESS and where exactly is it located?

The BESS lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.428 N,8 20.264 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BESS?

The seabed around the BESS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BESS discovered?

The wreck of the BESS was discovered in 1983.

What type of wreck is the BESS?

The BESS is classified as a fishing vessel.