Stormlight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Stormlight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 50.012 N,5 56.212 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.833533
  • Longitude: -5.936867
Wreck Depth -4.3 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORMLIGHT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.7
Orientation 155
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Surveying Details

17.12.73 17.12.73 REPORTED TO BE TRAPPED BETWEEN REEF & ROCKS AT ENTRANCE TO CRAIGHOUSE, JURA. (LL 214). H2894/72 20.5.74 H2894/72 20.5.74 BOW APPROX 135DEG 120FT FROM LIGHT, IN 555001N, 055609W. LYING ON PORT SIDE, HEADING 155DEG. MAST DRIES 4.3MTRS, OR 11FT HIGH. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 1/74). INS AS ST. - NM 1065/74. H2958/69 6.11.74 H2958/69 6.11.74 INS AS ST (MAST DRIES 4.3MTRS). NC 2168. H2894/72 13.3.79 H2894/72 13.3.79 FOLLOWING REPORT THAT WK HAD SLIPPED OFF ROCKS INTO DEEPER WATER, INSPECTED BY N LIGHTS. WK HAS BROKEN IN TWO ABOUT 30FT FROM STERN. FOR'D END LYING ON ITS SIDE, STERN PORTION LYING IN A GULLEY & NO DANGER. STILL IN 555001N, 055609W [OGB]. (NORTHERN LTHO BOARD, TELECON 27.2.79). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5550.012N, 0556.212W. 26.4.13 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2012. TOO SHALLOW TO ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1371). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE TRAPPED BETWEEN REEF & ROCKS AT ENTRANCE TO CRAIGHOUSE, JURA, EN-ROUTE CAMPBELTOWN TO OBAN.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the STORMLIGHT wreck located?

The STORMLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 55 50.012 N,5 56.212 W.

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

The STORMLIGHT lies at a depth of about -4.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 50.012 N,5 56.212 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STORMLIGHT?

The seabed around the STORMLIGHT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the STORMLIGHT sink?

The STORMLIGHT sank on Dec 15, 1973.

When was the wreck of the STORMLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the STORMLIGHT was discovered in 1973.

What country did the STORMLIGHT belong to?

The STORMLIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STORMLIGHT carrying?

The STORMLIGHT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STORMLIGHT?

The STORMLIGHT had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the STORMLIGHT?

The STORMLIGHT is classified as a motor vessel.

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