Starlight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Starlight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 20.03 N,1 27.424 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.333833
  • Longitude: -1.457067
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STARLIGHT
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 87
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/03 7.3.97 HH260/400/03 7.3.97 SANK IN 582003N, 012719W [OGB] (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 3.3.97). INS AS WK USC 70MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NM 1222/97.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 1997

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T SUMMERS, FRASERBURGH. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 6 RESCUED BY RAF HELICOPTER R137 AND HMS CAMBLETOWN. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the STARLIGHT wreck located?

The STARLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 58 20.03 N,1 27.424 W.

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

The STARLIGHT lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 58 20.03 N,1 27.424 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STARLIGHT?

The seabed around the STARLIGHT lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the STARLIGHT sink?

The STARLIGHT sank on Mar 3, 1997.

When was the wreck of the STARLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the STARLIGHT was discovered in 1997.

What country did the STARLIGHT belong to?

The STARLIGHT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STARLIGHT?

The STARLIGHT had a tonnage of 87 tons.

What type of wreck is the STARLIGHT?

The STARLIGHT is classified as a trawler.

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