MHG24268 - Unknown: Noss Head, North Sea
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ND54NE 8000 5891 4628
N 58 24.2 W 2 42.1833
Quality of fix = EDM
Evidence = Echo sounder
Horizontal Datum = OGB
General water depth = 68
Orientation of keel/wreck = 105285
Surveying Details
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21 March 1986. The site was examined on 30 June 1985 at 58 24 12N, 002 42 11W. Trisponder ranges: Toftcarl 23363 metres, Muckle Skerry 34400 metres; Noss Head 21882 metres. Decca = [n scot] red c 16.46, green b 41.50, purple h 66.71. The least echosounder depth was 65 in a general depth of 68 metres. A scour 1 metre deep was observed. The side scan sonar indicted a height of 2.9 metres, length of 35 metres (114 feet), and beam of 7 metres (22 feet). The vessel is intact lying with its keel on an orientation of 105/285 degrees.
Report by HMS BEAGLE.
15 December 1986. The wreck was located at decca co-ordinates = [n scot] red c 16.5, green b 41.45, purple h 66.62.
Report by G Conner, 8 November 1986.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 5891 4628 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND54NE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/101999 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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