Beaconlight (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Beaconlight (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 58.041 N,61 5.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.967350
  • Longitude: -61.093883
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 132.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6926
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

POSN GIVEN AS 105900N, 610500W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). STATED TO HAVE BEEN ATTACKED IN 105900N, 610500W, BUT SUNK IN 105800N, 611000W BY TUG 'ROODE ZEE'. (LL WW2). H1713/56 - H5696/60 19.10.60 PROBABLE WK LOCATED. IN 105749N, 610542W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 178FT. (HMS VIDAL, 1960). SHOWN AS NDW ON SURVEY K2794/1-2. INS AS NDW. - NM 1907/60. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS WK 53MTRS IN 1058.041N, 6105.633W [WGD] ON BA 500 [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY BETHLEHEM SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANAMA TRANSPORT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 421 NHP. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED U 160. (WW2SL, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). STATED TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE BUT SUNK LATER BY TUG 'ROODE ZEE'. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 10 58.041 N,61 5.633 W.

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

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 10 58.041 N,61 5.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6926 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The BEACONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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