Canso Light Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Canso light Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.2 N,60 55.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.320000
  • Longitude: -60.925000
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANSO LIGHT
Type stern trawler
Flag CA
Length 45.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 661
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.2.79 22.2.79 STRANDED IN 451912N, 605536W, ON PINK ROCK. (LL, 22.2.79). NCA. 26.3.79 26.3.79 VESSEL HAS SLIPPED OFF ROCKS & IS NOW LYING ON PORT SIDE, TOTALLY SUBMERGED. HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (LL, 23.3.79). H3764/70 5.12.79 H3764/70 5.12.79 WK 3FMS IN 451912N, 605530W. (CANADIAN NM 1026/79). BA 2342 STS.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIVERPORT SEAFOODS LTD. PASSAGE GRAND BANKS FOR CANSO. STRANDED ON PINK ROCK, NEAR ENTRANCE TO CANSO HR., DUE TO TIDAL CONDITIONS & ICE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CANSO LIGHT wreck located?

The CANSO LIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.2 N,60 55.5 W.

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

The CANSO LIGHT lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 45 19.2 N,60 55.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANSO LIGHT?

The seabed around the CANSO LIGHT lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CANSO LIGHT sink?

The CANSO LIGHT sank on Feb 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CANSO LIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the CANSO LIGHT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CANSO LIGHT belong to?

The CANSO LIGHT belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the CANSO LIGHT?

The CANSO LIGHT had a tonnage of 661 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANSO LIGHT?

The CANSO LIGHT is classified as a stern trawler.

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