Guiding Light Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Guiding light Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 42.533 N,3 38.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.708883
  • Longitude: -3.649850
Wreck Depth 52.99 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUIDING LIGHT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 19.4
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 350
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 034.0,019.5,000.8,059
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4734/63 20.1.64 LIES IN 574449N, 033356W. POSN BY DECCA. (LT CDR J RALPH RNR). 1.12.70 INS AS NDW. LC 115. H454/67 10.8.76 EXAM'D 31.7.75 IN 574239N, 033857W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 55MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 80/75). BR STD. 21.12.84 THIS IS FV GUIDING LIGHT. (B GREIG, TELECON). SEP 2020/000300180 7.3.20 EXAM�D 19.8.20 IN 5742.533N, 0338.991W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 19.4MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 350/010 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 19.5MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 350 DEGS . (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). BURIED, WITH VISIBLE STRUCTURES. AMEND NDW 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2021

General Comments

BURIED, WITH VISIBLE STRUCTURES

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FAQ

Where is the GUIDING LIGHT wreck located?

The GUIDING LIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.533 N,3 38.991 W.

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

The GUIDING LIGHT lies at a depth of about 52.99 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.533 N,3 38.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUIDING LIGHT?

The seabed around the GUIDING LIGHT lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GUIDING LIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the GUIDING LIGHT was discovered in 1964.

What country did the GUIDING LIGHT belong to?

The GUIDING LIGHT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GUIDING LIGHT?

The GUIDING LIGHT is classified as a fishing vessel.