Raylight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Raylight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.25 N,6 35.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.637500
  • Longitude: -6.591667
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAYLIGHT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 41.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2021

Surveying Details

H3140/69 17.11.78 H3140/69 17.11.78 SANK 195 DEG CARNSORE POINT 33 MILES (MRSC MILFORD HAVEN, TLX DTD 8.11.78). INS AS USCPA 27FMS. - NM 2863/78. SEP 2021/000218077 16.8.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, DTD 7.9.2017). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TARPAULINS AND THEN HATCH BOARDS CARRIED AWAY IN GALE FORCE WINDS. TOOK ON LIST & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the RAYLIGHT wreck located?

The RAYLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.25 N,6 35.5 W.

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

The RAYLIGHT lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.25 N,6 35.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAYLIGHT?

The seabed around the RAYLIGHT lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the RAYLIGHT sink?

The RAYLIGHT sank on Nov 8, 1978.

When was the wreck of the RAYLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the RAYLIGHT was discovered in 1978.

What country did the RAYLIGHT belong to?

The RAYLIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAYLIGHT carrying?

The RAYLIGHT was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the RAYLIGHT?

The RAYLIGHT had a tonnage of 260 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAYLIGHT?

The RAYLIGHT is classified as a motor vessel.

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