Raylight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Raylight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.002 N,5 44.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.933367
  • Longitude: -5.734400
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAYLIGHT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Surveying Details

H1270/75 12.8.75 AGROUND 1M ESE OF THE MAIDENS LT, OR 545600N, 054400W. (LL, 5 & 6.8.75 & CG BANGOR TELEX DTD 4.8.75). BEARING & DISTANCE DOES NOT AGREE WITH LAT/LONG. INS AS WK USC 10FMS IN 545600N, 054400W. BR STD. 1.11.00 SHOWN AS WK USC 18MTRS ON 2198 [SEP '87 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 18MTRS. BR STD. 23.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5456.002N, 0544.064W. NE 2198. 24.9.10 LOCATED 2008 ON MAIDEN SHOAL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). NFA. SEP 2019/000054120 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1581). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE DUNVEGAN, SKYE FOR BELFAST LOUGH. GROUNDED IN THICK FOG. SANK WITHIN 10 MINUTES. CREW PICKED UP BY THE BR FERRY ULIDIA. (LL VOL. 221)

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FAQ

Where is the RAYLIGHT wreck located?

The RAYLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.002 N,5 44.064 W.

How deep is the RAYLIGHT and where exactly is it located?

The RAYLIGHT lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.002 N,5 44.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAYLIGHT?

The seabed around the RAYLIGHT lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the RAYLIGHT sink?

The RAYLIGHT sank on Aug 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the RAYLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the RAYLIGHT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the RAYLIGHT belong to?

The RAYLIGHT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RAYLIGHT?

The RAYLIGHT had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAYLIGHT?

The RAYLIGHT is classified as a motor vessel.

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