Lightstone (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lightstone (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.917 N,4 27.186 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.465283
  • Longitude: -4.453100
Wreck Depth 36.38 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY)
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 14.5
Sonar Width 8.7
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 266
Tonnage 119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1876
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 5.4.88 EXAM'D 22.3.87 IN 532754N, 042708W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 39.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (HMS FOX, HI 357). BR STD. HH100/351/08 8.9.94 WK IS REMAINS OF WOODEN BARQUE OR SCHOONER. THE ONLY TIMBERS REMAINING STICK OUT FROM UNDER THE CARGO OF RAILWAY LINES, STILL STACKED UP NEATLY AND ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. WK IS SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS FIELD OF COAL AND HULL FITTINGS. ORIENTATION SEEMS TO BE N/S WITH A LARGE ANCHOR IN THE S SECTION (BOWS). (K HURLEY, LTR DTD 11.8.94). HH100/351/10 17.10.95 APPEARS TO BE A WOODEN BARGE WITH BOW & STERN BURIED. CARGO OF RAILWAY LINES & PIPES IN A COMPACT PILE ABOUT 20MTRS BY 10MTRS. HIGHEST POINT IS A WINDLASS 3.5MTRS ABOVE THE SEA BED. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 5.10.95). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 05.08.2021; IN 5327.917N, 0427.186W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 14.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 266/086 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7446). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1892 BY MCCLEW. A WOODEN BRIGANTINE REGISTERED IN ARDROSSAN. BOUND FROM LIVERPOOL TO DUBLIN WITH A CARGO OF IRON RAILS. DISAPPEARED ON PASSAGE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).

General Comments

Well degraded wreck

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.917 N,4 27.186 W
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FAQ

Where is the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.917 N,4 27.186 W.

How deep is the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.917 N,4 27.186 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 26, 1876.

When was the wreck of the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY)?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 119 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY)?

The LIGHTSTONE (PROBABLY) is classified as a schooner.

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