Nessletter (Rip Hepple, Ness Information Service)

This issue of Nessletter No. 62, dated February 1984, marks the beginning of the tenth year for the Ness Information Service. The editor reflects on the service's history and the o

Nessletter - No 063 - 1984

This issue of the Ness Letter features Tony's detailed theory that the Loch Ness Monster might be a giant coleoid cephalopod, which he tentatively names 'Elephanteuthis'. He suppor

Nessletter - No 064 - 1984

This issue of NESSLETTER focuses on lake monster reports, particularly from Germany and Loch Ness. Ulrich Magin details sightings of a 'Wels' catfish in the Zwischenahner Meer, sug

Nessletter - No 065 - 1984

This issue of Nessletter details ongoing investigations into the Loch Ness Monster, focusing on Adrian Shine's Project and their methodical sonar experiments in 1981, 1982, and 198

Nessletter - No 066 - 1984

This issue of the Nessletter proposes a seminar for members to discuss monster hunting and share expertise. It reviews two books: 'Twilight of the Gods' by Michael Baran, which exp

Nessletter - No 067 - 1984

This issue features a letter from Tony 'Doc' Shiels critiquing assessments of Loch Ness Monster research, particularly regarding Adrian Shine's work and the 'Project'. Shiels defen

Nessletter - No 068 - 1985

This issue of the Ness Information Service Newsletter (February 1985) leads with 'Rip's Piece,' reflecting on the service's longevity and thanking members. It announces the death o

Nessletter - No 069 - 1985

This issue of NESSLETTER details Roger Acraman's extensive trip to Lake Champlain, noting the area's remote nature and vastness compared to Loch Ness. It also provides updates on J

Nessletter - No 070 - 1985

This issue features a critical review of Ronald Binns' book 'The Loch Ness Mystery Solved', arguing that it fails to solve the mystery and misrepresents evidence. It also provides

Nessletter - No 071 - 1985

This issue of NESSLETTER covers holiday experiences at Loch Ness in 1985, including personal sightings and discussions with other researchers. It delves into theories about Nessie'

Nessletter - No 072 - 1985

This issue of NESSLETTER reports on the successful recovery of a World War II Vickers Wellington bomber, 'R-Robert', from Loch Ness after a complex operation. It also features a de

Nessletter - No 073 - 1985

This issue of Nessletter reviews recent publications concerning Fortean matters, including 'Bilk' magazine and Loren Coleman's 'Curious Encounters'. It delves into historical menti

Nessletter - No 074 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter covers recent visits to Loch Ness by members, including eyewitness accounts of unusual sightings. It delves into ongoing debates about the evidence for the

Nessletter - No 075 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter focuses on a detailed critique by Steuart Campbell of the JARIC analysis of the Tim Dinsdale Loch Ness film. Campbell questions JARIC's measurements and co

Nessletter - No 076 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter features a letter from James Baldwin detailing his visit to Loch Ness and relaying an eyewitness account from Mr. Scobie, who described a reptilian head an

Nessletter - No 077 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter details several incidents occurring during holidays at Loch Ness in July and August 1986, including a fatal boating accident near Inverfarigaig and difficu

Nessletter - No 078 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter details sonar expeditions in Loch Ness, including a planned 'Operation Deep-Scan' that was hampered by bad weather. It also features a detailed account of

Nessletter - No 079 - 1986

This issue of Nessletter details several recent sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, including reports from Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and photographer Norrie Macleod. It also discusses the

Nessletter - No 080 - 1987

This issue of Nessletter reports the sad passing of David James and Lionel Leslie, two significant figures in the Loch Ness investigations. It details their contributions, includin

Nessletter - No 081 - 1987

This issue of the NESS Newsletter includes an obituary for Ian Lyster, a long-time NIS member. It also features correspondence from Doc Shiels and Henry Bauer, both expressing diss

Nessletter - No 082 - 1987

This issue discusses a sighting by Dr. and Mrs. Ayles on March 6, 1987, near Loch Ness, which Steuart Campbell suggests was an otter. The newsletter explores the recurring theory o

Nessletter - No 083 - 1987

The August 1987 NESSLETTER covers an ISC meeting featuring presentations on the biology of the Loch Ness Monster, public perception of sightings, and sonar research. Roy Mackal dis

Nessletter - No 084 - 1987

Operation Deepscan, a sonar investigation of Loch Ness in October 1987, aimed to find evidence of the Loch Ness Monster. Despite extensive media coverage and the use of advanced so

Nessletter - No 085 - 1987

This issue reports the death of Tim Dinsdale, a prominent Loch Ness researcher known for his 1960 film and books. It details his contributions to bringing the Loch Ness mystery to

Nessletter - No 086 - 1988

This issue of Nessletter from February 1988 covers various topics including the editor's reflections on the past year, the International Society of Cryptozoology meeting, and the p

Nessletter - No 087 - 1988

This issue of the NIS Newsletter covers Ken Croal's firsthand account of Operation Deepscan, detailing the disciplined but perhaps incomplete sweep of Loch Ness. Miles Cato shares

Nessletter - No 088 - 1988

This issue of Ness Information Service focuses on recent developments in the study of unexplained phenomena, particularly concerning the Loch Ness Monster and UFO sightings. It rev

Nessletter - No 089 - 1988

The author recounts a holiday at Loch Ness in August 1988, noting exceptionally wet weather and high water levels. The Loch Ness Project was active, using the research vessel Simps

Nessletter - No 090 - 1988

This issue of Nessletter No. 90 focuses on the Loch Ness Monster, featuring an account of Erik Beckjord's investigation at Loch End. It critically examines Steuart Campbell's theor

Nessletter - No 091 - 1988

This issue of Nessletter details recent Loch Ness sightings, including one by Neal Stevenson and several reported in Urquhart Bay. It explores a historical theory linking the Loch

Nessletter - No 092 - 1989

The February 1989 Nessletter highlights the ongoing efforts of researchers like Adrian Shine and the Loch Ness Project, while noting the limited serious scientific work being done.

Nessletter - No 093 - 1989

The issue details severe weather events in Scotland during early 1989, including record warm temperatures followed by heavy rainfall, leading to significant floods. The River Ness

Nessletter - No 094 - 1989

This issue of the Nessletter features a detailed response from Erik Becjord regarding his views on Nessie photography, emphasizing the 'unsharp' nature of the object and comparing

Nessletter - No 095 - 1989

This issue of Nessletter covers a holiday at Loch Ness in July 1989, noting extreme water levels and a strange 'Perspex Barrel' found by the Project. A significant event is the vid

Nessletter - No 096 - 1989

This issue of the Nessletter reports on the death of Harold Edgerton, a pioneer in flash photography and a contributor to Loch Ness research. It also details recent visits to Loch

Nessletter - No 097 - 1989

This issue of Nessletter analyzes the Chaffin video of a supposed Loch Ness Monster sighting, with Alastair Boyder suggesting it was a misidentification of a water bird due to 'exp

Nessletter - No 098 - 1990

This issue of Nessletter covers the editor's personal reflections on the Ness Information Service, updates on Loch Ness-related events including the recovery of a Wellington bomber

Nessletter - No 099 - 1990

This issue of the Nessletter covers family holidays in 1990, focusing on observations around Loch Ness. It details the author's personal experiences, including travel, weather cond

Nessletter - No 100 - 1990

This issue of Nessletter celebrates its 100th edition, acknowledging the lack of a definitive solution to the Loch Ness mystery. It reports on a sensational claim from 'The Sun' ab

Nessletter - No 101 - 1990

The August 1990 issue of Nessletter details a major Loch Ness Monster hunt in October 1990, featuring four teams and a large prize for proof of existence. It includes accounts from

Nessletter - No 102 - 1991

This issue of Nessletter focuses on various cryptozoological reports and sightings. Erik Beckjord discusses the Chaffin video of the Loch Ness Monster, suggesting it might be a 'li

Nessletter - No 103 - 1991

This issue of Nessletter 103 focuses on various unexplained phenomena, including Loch Ness Monster sightings, Big Cat reports in the Strathglass and Loch Ness area, and UFOs. Corre

Nessletter - No 104 - 1991

Project Urquhart is a long-term, multi-disciplinary research initiative to conduct the first complete ecological and hydrographic study of Loch Ness. Funded by commercial sponsorsh

Nessletter - No 105 - 1991

This issue details the ongoing Loch Ness Project's multi-disciplinary research, focusing on a major hydrographic and seismic survey of the loch's deep basins. The project aims to m

Nessletter - No 106 - 1991

This issue of the NESSLETTER from August 1991 details Steve Feltham's activities at Loch Ness, including sonar operations with Doug Macfarlane and an encounter with a witness, Marg

Nessletter - No 107 - 1991

This issue of Nessletter focuses on the 'Project Urquhart' initiative, emphasizing cooperation with the Loch Ness Project. It details a hump sighting by Helen Cross in Urquhart Bay

Nessletter - No 108 - 1991

This issue of NESSLETTER features updates from Steve Feltham, who is stranded at Dores, Loch Ness, and is compiling a video diary for a BBC series. It also discusses the Margaret M

Nessletter - No 109 - 1992

This issue of NESSLETTER covers various topics related to Loch Ness and unexplained phenomena. It includes comments on the 'Raynor Film' by Dick Raynor, who discusses photography t

Nessletter - No 110 - 1992

This issue details a 'Sunday Magazine Expedition '92' to Loch Ness, involving researchers from the Natural History Museum and Freshwater Biological Association who collected extens

Nessletter - No 111 - 1992

This issue of the NESSLETTER details numerous recent sightings of 'Nessie' and other unexplained phenomena. Reports include photographic and video evidence, with analysis from expe

Nessletter - No 112 - 1992

This issue of Nessletter 112, dated August 1992 (with a March '93 update), covers unusual sightings and activities related to Scottish lochs. It includes explanations for layout an

Nessletter - No 113 - 1992

The October 1992 NESSLETTER details Project Urquhart's research at Loch Ness, showcasing a 3D map and bathymetric survey results. The survey revealed mysterious 'stepping stone' so

Nessletter - No 114 - 1992

This issue details a reported sighting of a 'giraffe-like head and neck' in Loch Ness by Edna MacInnes in June 1993, which she initially dismissed but later became convinced was a

Nessletter - No 115 - 1993

This issue of NESSLETTER covers the correction of a previous report on the Loch Ness Discovery fish count, detailing figures and potential inaccuracies. It highlights the significa

Nessletter - No 116 - 1993

This issue discusses fish populations in lakes like Bala and Loch Ness, with an angler's perspective on pike, trout, and salmon. It details the life cycle of eels and recent sighti

Nessletter - No 117 - 1993

This issue delves into the debunking of the iconic 'Surgeon's Photograph' of the Loch Ness Monster, revealing it to be a hoax orchestrated by Marmaduke Wetherall and others using a

Nessletter - No 118 - 1993

The Loch Ness Project has published over 270 pages of research, covering hydrography, sediment analysis, and water chemistry. Sediment cores reveal a history dating back 12,000 yea

Nessletter - No 119 - 1993

This issue of HESSLETTER focuses on recent sightings and investigations related to Loch Ness, with multiple eyewitness accounts from May and September/October 1993. It details a su

Nessletter - No 120 - 1993