Moonlight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moonlight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.259 N,4 50.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.120983
  • Longitude: -4.834467
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOONLIGHT
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 35.9 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.9.70 17.9.70 SANK MILES NW OF CHICKEN ROCKS, BRADDA HEAD, I OF MAN. (LL 12.9.70). POSN 540725N, 045000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-PAULL GATE '66. BUILT 1916 BY J R HEPWORTH & CO, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIGHT SHIPPING CO LTD. 4 STROKE, 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY LISTER BLACKSTONE MARINE LTD, DURSLEY. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR CARRICKFERGUS. CAPSIZED AND FOUNDERED FOLLOWING A SHIFT OF CARGO IN HEAVY WEATHER. TWO MEN RECOVERED, TWO LOST. (LL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MOONLIGHT wreck located?

The MOONLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.259 N,4 50.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOONLIGHT?

The seabed around the MOONLIGHT lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the MOONLIGHT sink?

The MOONLIGHT sank on Sep 9, 1970.

When was the wreck of the MOONLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the MOONLIGHT was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MOONLIGHT belong to?

The MOONLIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOONLIGHT carrying?

The MOONLIGHT was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the MOONLIGHT?

The MOONLIGHT had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOONLIGHT?

The MOONLIGHT is classified as a carrier.

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