Beacon Light Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beacon light Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 27.375 N,5 45.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.456250
  • Longitude: -5.750917
Wreck Depth 102 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEACON LIGHT
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 94.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 49
Tonnage 2763
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2001

Surveying Details

H2480/19 22.3.19 SANK 15M SE FROM BUTT OF LEWIS. (SHIPS IN VICINITY). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918) PA IN 582400N, 054900W. H6997/29 AMEND TO NDW PA. H(W)0202/50 30.11.54 CONTACTED BY SONAR. GOOD ECHO. H2728/69 21.4.70 NOT FOUND IN SONAR SEARCH OF AREA, BUT SOME UNEXAMINED CONTACTS FOUND IN AREA COULD BE WRECK IN 582320N 054724W, SEE [69352]. (HMS FAWN, SURVEY [K5568/6]). DELETED. NE 2720. H2883/83 9.8.84 LOCATED & EXAM'D 28.2.84 IN 582724N, 054459W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 102.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS APPROX. LYING 049/229DEGS AND APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). AMEND TO WK 102MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1890 BY ARMSTRONG, MITCHELL & CO. LTD., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 225HP, 3 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD., NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEAR CREEK OIL & SHIPPING CO. LTD. ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO SCAPA FLOW. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91. 33 LIVES LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

PROBABLY UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 27.375 N,5 45.055 W
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FAQ

Where is the BEACON LIGHT wreck located?

The BEACON LIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 58 27.375 N,5 45.055 W.

How deep is the BEACON LIGHT and where exactly is it located?

The BEACON LIGHT lies at a depth of about 102 meters and is located at coordinates 58 27.375 N,5 45.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEACON LIGHT?

The seabed around the BEACON LIGHT lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the BEACON LIGHT sink?

The BEACON LIGHT sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEACON LIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the BEACON LIGHT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEACON LIGHT belong to?

The BEACON LIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEACON LIGHT carrying?

The BEACON LIGHT was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BEACON LIGHT?

The BEACON LIGHT had a tonnage of 2763 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEACON LIGHT?

The BEACON LIGHT is classified as a tanker.

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