What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hessen as Factory Ship (period Unassigned)-(1987). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The *Hessen* was a factory ship lost in 1987, likely in Scottish waters, though the exact location and circumstances of its loss remain unclear. No details on casualties or cargo are recorded, and its historical significance is not well documented.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Skirza HeadBroch (iron Age)(possible) · 2.4 mi
Long GeoBay · 2.4 mi
Skirza HarbourHarbour (period Unassigned) · 2.7 mi
Bucholly CastleCastle (medieval), Field Boundary(s) (period Unassigned), Midden (period Unassigned), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 2.8 mi
Freswick MainsFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 3.1 mi
Great Stack of DuncansbyIsland · 3.7 mi
Gibbs CraigIsland · 4.1 mi
Stacks of DuncansbyViewpoint · 4.1 mi
Geo of SclaitesBay · 4.3 mi
Ha' of DuncansbyBattle Site (period Unknown)(possible), Burial Ground (norse)(possible), Axehead (flint)(period Unassigned) · 5.1 mi
John o' Groats Tourist InformationVisitor information · 5.2 mi