Moonlight (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Moonlight (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.428 N,4 56.194 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.173800
  • Longitude: -4.936567
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details GOT INTO DIFFICULTIES 5 MILES N OF CHICKEN ROCK. (A CORKILL). H2112/75 3.2.75 H2112/75 3.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 541027N, 045606W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. FOUND WHEN INVESTIGATING A REPD FISHERMAN'S FASTENER DESCRIBED AS A RECENTLY SUNK TRAWLER. ASSUMED IT TO BE WK OF MOONLIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). - NM 395/75. HH091/061/01 12.2.04 HH091/061/01 12.2.04 EXAM'D 18.9.02 IN 5410.428N, 0456.194W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. ORIENTATION NOT CLEAR. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE DECOMPOSED REMAINS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1016). AMEND WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-PAULL GATE '66. BUILT IN 1961 BY J R HEPWORTH & CO, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LIGHT SHIPPING CO LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE. MACHINERY AFT BY LISTER, BLACKSTONE MARINE LTD, DURLEY. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR CARRICKFERGUS. CAPSIZED AND SANK QUICKLY WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. OF CREW OF 4, 2 RECOVERED AND 2 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

DECOMPOSED REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 10.428 N,4 56.194 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.428 N,4 56.194 W.

How deep is the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.428 N,4 56.194 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 9, 1970.

When was the wreck of the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY)?

The MOONLIGHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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