Lightship No 83 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lightship no 83 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.783 N,0 35.554 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.746383
  • Longitude: 0.592567
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIGHTSHIP NO 83
Type light ship
Flag GB
Length 38.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 38.5
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 276
Tonnage 312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1967
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3805/72 28.2.78 LARGE INTACT WK LOCATED ON 13.9.77 IN 534445.4N,003542.6E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LYING E/W. NO SCOUR. (SOISS, 22.12.77). BR STD. H3805/72 18.6.81 LEAST DEPTH REPD 15.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 12.6.81). - NM 1479/81. H1944/80 23.4.82 EXAM'D 15.6.81 IN 534446N, 003541E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 29.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HEIGHT 14.9MTRS. INTACT, APPARENTLY A TRAWLER, LYING 097/277DEGS, BOWS W. LENGTH 38.8MTRS, BEAM 10.3MTRS. MAST STILL STANDING AND POSSIBLY A TRAWL NET IS WRAPPED AROUND IT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). - NM 1147/82. 22.6.88 REPD TO BE A LIGHT SHIP, STANDING UPRIGHT. (E KIRKPATRICK, TELECON 22.6.88). 16.4.93 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS LIGHTSHIP NO 83 AFTER SALVAGE OF SHIPS BELL. WRECK FOUND TO BE VIRTUALLY INTACT LYING UPRIGHT WITH ONLY DOME OF LIGHT MISSING. (R J COLLINSON, TELECON) 3.4.00 WK INTACT AND UPRIGHT ONLY TOP SECTION OF LIGHT MISSING. EVIDENCE OF COLLISION DAMAGE ON STBD SIDE. WELL ENCRUSTED WITH ANEMONES. (DIVER MAGAZINE, APRIL 2000). SEP 2016/000053291 6.10.16 EXAM'D 10.4.16; IN 5344.783N, 0035.554E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 38.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 12.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 276/096 DEGS. WRECK SITS INTACT ON ITS HULL WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2016

Circumstances of loss

WHILST BEING TOWED IN FINE WEATHER BY `THV VESTAL' WAS IN COLLISION WITH POLISH TRAWLER SNARDY. LATER SANK.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.783 N,0 35.554 E
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FAQ

Where is the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 wreck located?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.783 N,0 35.554 E.

How deep is the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 and where exactly is it located?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.783 N,0 35.554 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIGHTSHIP NO 83?

The seabed around the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 sink?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 sank on Aug 15, 1967.

When was the wreck of the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 discovered?

The wreck of the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 was discovered in 1967.

What country did the LIGHTSHIP NO 83 belong to?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LIGHTSHIP NO 83?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 had a tonnage of 312 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIGHTSHIP NO 83?

The LIGHTSHIP NO 83 is classified as a light ship.

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