Where is the ROSS TERN wreck located?

The ROSS TERN wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.109 N,3 3.961 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSS TERN?

The seabed around the ROSS TERN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

The ROSS TERN sank on Feb 9, 1973.

The wreck of the ROSS TERN was discovered in 1973.

The ROSS TERN is classified as a trawler.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ross tern Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	58 44.109 N,3 3.961 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 58.735150 Longitude: -3.066017
Water Depth	10 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ROSS TERN
Type	trawler
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Feb 9, 1973
Original Detection Year	1973
Last Detection Year	1985
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	12.2.73 12.2.73 STRANDED AT TARF TAIL, SWONA, PENTLAND FIRTH, ORKNEY & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (LL 211). 15.2.73 15.2.73 CONSIDERED A TOTAL WK. (LL 211). 15.2.73 15.2.73 POSN 584408N, 030352W. (CG KIRKWALL, SIGNAL DTD 15.2.73). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2925/83 21.1.85 H2925/83 21.1.85 NOT REFERRED TO IN R OF S. REPORTED POSN PLOTS WITHIN REEF OF S COAST OF SWONA. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date	Feb 21, 2005

STRANDED. OWNED BY BRITISH UNITED TRAWLERS OF ABERDEEN AT TIME OF LOSS. (LLOYDS).

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