Relief Lightship #505 Wreck

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Relief lightship #505 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 27.183 N,73 48.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.453050
  • Longitude: -73.812220
Reported Year 1960
Name RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 39.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 631
Tonnage Type gross
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1960

Circumstances of loss

COLLISION W/ "GREEN BAY"

General Comments

AKA: Relief WAL-505, Owner: U S Coast Guard, Year Built: 1904, Where Built: Camden, NJ, Construction: Steel, Home Port: New York, NY, Destination Port: Lightship service, Master: Joseph Tamalonis, Crew: 9, Lives Lost: 0, Misc Information: Sank in 10 min; Crew rescued

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FAQ

Where is the RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 wreck located?

The RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 wreck is located at coordinates 40 27.183 N,73 48.733 W.

When did the RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 sink?

The RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 sank on Jun 23, 1960.

What country did the RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 belong to?

The RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505?

The RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 had a tonnage of 631 tons.

What type of wreck is the RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505?

The RELIEF LIGHTSHIP #505 is classified as a sailing vessel.

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