Ross Khartoum Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Ross khartoum Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 16.337 N,2 1.099 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ROSS KHARTOUM |
| Type | Safety/Rescue Vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 49.7 m |
| Tonnage | 197 |
| Tonnage Type | net |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 19, 1980 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 1983 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 23.12.80 ASHORE ON BALMEDIE BEACH, 8M N OF ABERDEEN. (LL 22.12.80). 22.2.81 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. OFFERED FOR SALE. (LL 8.1.81 & 21.2.81). H3060/79 3.4.81 REPD IN 571621N, 020100W, APPROX. (J T THOMSON, HN DTD 10.3.81). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1270/82 19.9.83 UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. OWNERS & COUNTY COUNCIL DISINTERESTED. BECOMING A DANGER TO CHILDREN & ADULTS. (FISHING NEWS 19.8.83). PHOTO SHOWS A COMPLETE VESSEL DEEP INTO SANDS BUT UPRIGHT. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 21, 1981 |
Circumstances of loss
HAD ENGINE FAILURE. LATER REPORTED ASHORE ON BALMEDIE BEACH, 8M N OF ABERDEEN.
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