Beacon Light (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beacon light (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 23.309 N,5 47.472 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.388483
  • Longitude: -5.791200
Wreck Depth 108 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 94.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 2763
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2007

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. H0885/40 6.9.40 SONAR CONTACT 305DEGS, 15M FROM SOUTH EAR LT. (HMS SCOTT, 6.9.40) H(W)0202/50 30.11.54 CONTACTED BY SONAR. GOOD ECHO. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2728/69 17.4.70 WK LOCATED 25.6.69, IN 582320N, 054724W USING DECCA. SWEEPING BY SONAR, FISHERMAN'S ASDIC. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 108MTRS [59FMS] IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH BY E/S 2MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. COULD BE WK OF BEACON LIGHT CHARTED IN 582400N, 054900W APPROX. PROBABLY, BUT NOT DEFINITELY A WK, AS IT GIVES SONAR RESPONSE FROM W & E. FROM S E.S SHOWS A DEPRESSION OF 1.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN HI 465/69 H525 DTD 8.5.70) AMEND TO WK 59FMS IN NEW POSN. NE 2720. H2883/83 9.8.84 NO WK FOUND IN THIS VICINITY. SONAR RETURNS APPEAR TO BE FROM GRAVEL PATCHES AT DEPTH 108MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159) AMENDED TO DEAD. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO [802]. DELETE. 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

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FAQ

Where is the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 23.309 N,5 47.472 W.

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

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 108 meters and is located at coordinates 58 23.309 N,5 47.472 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2763 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The BEACON LIGHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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