Radiant Med Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Radiant med Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.586 N,2 59.919 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.309767
  • Longitude: -2.998650
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RADIANT MED
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 100.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Surveying Details

H3635/71 25.1.84 LOCATED IN 491842N, 025956W FIXED BY DECCA, VISUAL BEARINGS & RADAR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.3 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.3MTRS. E/S FINDINGS CONSISTENT WITH WK LYING ON ITS SIDE APPARENTLY ORIENTATED 060/240DEGS. (THV STELLA, 25.1.84). CHART AS WK 26FMS [48MTRS]. BR STD H3635/71 27.4.84 POSN GIVEN AS 491845N, 025951W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 84 09 21). NCA. HH100/351/14 26.4.99 LOCATED IN 4918.586N, 0259.942W [WGD] USING GPS. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.3.99). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH226/400/04 29.10.03 NOW WK 52MTRS IN 4918.60N, 0259.80W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 03 42 27). 31.3.07 LOCATED IN 4918.586N, 0259.919W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.4 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. ON ITS SIDE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME STAR SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE GHENT FOR POINTE NOIR. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND LISTING DURING STORM-FORCE WINDS. ABANDONED AND LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. 16 MEN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

LYING ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 18.586 N,2 59.919 W
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FAQ

Where is the RADIANT MED wreck located?

The RADIANT MED wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.586 N,2 59.919 W.

How deep is the RADIANT MED and where exactly is it located?

The RADIANT MED lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 49 18.586 N,2 59.919 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RADIANT MED?

The seabed around the RADIANT MED lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the RADIANT MED sink?

The RADIANT MED sank on Jan 24, 1984.

When was the wreck of the RADIANT MED discovered?

The wreck of the RADIANT MED was discovered in 1984.

What country did the RADIANT MED belong to?

The RADIANT MED belonged to LR.

What cargo was the RADIANT MED carrying?

The RADIANT MED was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the RADIANT MED?

The RADIANT MED had a tonnage of 2997 tons.

What type of wreck is the RADIANT MED?

The RADIANT MED is classified as a carrier.

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