Chrysolyte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chrysolyte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 12.846 N,0 15.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.214100
  • Longitude: -0.257283
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRYSOLYTE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3100/68 28.10.68 WK IN 541249.5N, 0015190W. 2 MASTS SHOWING. (LL 9.7.68). QUOTED POSN IS FOR ROCKS IN FILEY BAY. NCA. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED AS FAR AS DEPTH OF WATER ALLOWED. DIVERS REPORT THAT SCRAP METAL ONLY REMAINS. SITUATED IN DEED GULLEY N OF FILEY BRIG. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

30.6.68 GROUNDED ON ROCKS AT FILEY BRIGG IN THICK FOG (LL 30.6.68)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 12.846 N,0 15.437 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHRYSOLYTE wreck located?

The CHRYSOLYTE wreck is located at coordinates 54 12.846 N,0 15.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRYSOLYTE?

The seabed around the CHRYSOLYTE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CHRYSOLYTE sink?

The CHRYSOLYTE sank on Jun 30, 1968.

When was the wreck of the CHRYSOLYTE discovered?

The wreck of the CHRYSOLYTE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the CHRYSOLYTE belong to?

The CHRYSOLYTE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CHRYSOLYTE?

The CHRYSOLYTE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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