Demerara Outer G.t. Lt Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Demerara outer g.t. lt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.933 N,58 3.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.948883
  • Longitude: -58.056667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT
Type Light
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers R PILLAR LT BUOY, FL R 7 SEC, CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2018

Surveying Details

H2705/71 13.7.76 DEMERARA OUTER GT LT WAS DEMOLISHED BY A VESSEL IN 1974. THE REMAINS CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION, WHICH IS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 065656N, 580324W. (GUYANA NMS 24/74 & 1/75). INS AS OBSTN, MARKED BY ORANGE CAN BUOY, FL 10 SEC. - NM 1291/76. H2705/71 1.8.85 NOW MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, FL.10S. (TRANSPORT & HBR DEPT, GEORGETOWN). AMEND BUOY. - NM 2075/85. H667/411/01 12.2.89 RED & WHITE SAFE WATER PILLAR BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 065657N, 580339W. RED CAN BUOY REMOVED. (MVS ATHELSPRITE & EXPLORER). AMEND BUOY TO RED & WHITE SAFE WATER PILLAR BUOY. - NM 3349/89. 12.12.07 SHOWN WITH R PILLAR LT BUOY, FL R 7 SEC, CLOSE W ON BA 533 [NE DTD 10.7.64, CORR TO NM 4635/07]. SEP 2017/000255768 20.6.18 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD, HI 1557). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

LT STRUCTURE WAS DEMOLISHED BY A VESSEL IN 1974.

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FAQ

Where is the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT wreck located?

The DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.933 N,58 3.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT?

The seabed around the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT discovered?

The wreck of the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT?

The DEMERARA OUTER G.T. LT is classified as a light.

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