Inverness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Inverness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 55.693 N,0 29.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.928217
  • Longitude: 0.498617
Wreck Depth 139 m
Water Depth 147 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERNESS
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Sonar Length 30
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1985
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2004

Surveying Details

H4147/82 21.2.85 H4147/82 21.2.85 SANK IN 585600N, 003100E. (MRCC ABERDEEN, 2.2.85). INS AS WK USC PA 130MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. H4147/82 3.4.85 H4147/82 3.4.85 LOCATED 28.2.85 IN 585544N, 003001E [EUR]. LYING IN GEN DEPTH 147MTRS WITH DCS3 HT OF 8MTRS. ORIENTATION NW/SE, BOWS NW. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. (PALMER SURVEYS LTD, 6.3.85). AMEND TO WK 139MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

19.2.85 IMMEDIATELY SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN MODERATE VISIBILITY AND ROUGH SEAS, WITH W GERMAN M TUG/SUPPLY VESSEL TS 42 TOUGH. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED. (LL, 19.2.85).

General Comments

BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the INVERNESS wreck located?

The INVERNESS wreck is located at coordinates 58 55.693 N,0 29.917 E.

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

The INVERNESS lies at a depth of about 139 meters and is located at coordinates 58 55.693 N,0 29.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERNESS?

The seabed around the INVERNESS lies at approximately 147 meters deep.

When did the INVERNESS sink?

The INVERNESS sank on Feb 2, 1985.

When was the wreck of the INVERNESS discovered?

The wreck of the INVERNESS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the INVERNESS belong to?

The INVERNESS belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the INVERNESS?

The INVERNESS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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