Contessa Viv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Contessa viv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.247 N,9 55.358 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.620783
  • Longitude: -9.922633
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONTESSA VIV
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 155
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2009

Surveying Details

H2770/86 18.8.86 SANK SHORTLY AFTER ENTERING W ENTRANCE TO BEAR HAVEN, IN ABOUT 100FT OF WATER. (LL, 4 & 6.8.86). NCA YET. H2770/86 16.9.86 LIES 310DEGS, 1600FT FROM ARDNAKINNA LT. ORIENTATED 270/090DEG, WITH STERN IN GREEN SECTOR. DEPTH 22MTRS OVER DECK, 14MTRS OVER MAST. (IRISH LIGHTS, TLX DTD 18.8.86). INS AS WK 14MTRS IN 513715N, 095522.5W [OSI]. - NM 2803/86. SEP 2009/000140089 12.10.09 LOCATED IN 5137.2473N, 0955.3576W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.52MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRLAND SURVEY CV07-02, SDC BATHYMETRY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). INTACT, NO DEBRIS, NO SCOUR. 8.8MTR SHOALS LIE CLOSE BY. AMEND WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, AFTER APPARENTLY HITTING ROCKS, WHEN SEEKING SHELTER FROM STORM FORCE WINDS.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the CONTESSA VIV wreck located?

The CONTESSA VIV wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.247 N,9 55.358 W.

How deep is the CONTESSA VIV and where exactly is it located?

The CONTESSA VIV lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.247 N,9 55.358 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONTESSA VIV?

The seabed around the CONTESSA VIV lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the CONTESSA VIV sink?

The CONTESSA VIV sank on Aug 1, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CONTESSA VIV discovered?

The wreck of the CONTESSA VIV was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CONTESSA VIV belong to?

The CONTESSA VIV belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONTESSA VIV?

The CONTESSA VIV had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONTESSA VIV?

The CONTESSA VIV is classified as a fishing vessel.

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