Marion Lightbody Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marion lightbody Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53 N,8 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.883333
  • Longitude: -8.800000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARION LIGHTBODY
Type sailing vessel
Flag RU
Length 88 m
Width 13 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 50M S OF CAPE CLEAR. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA POSN 503500N, 093100W FOR FILING ONLY. 22.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5053.00N, 0848.00W. (LLWW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED. RSDRA2023000273110 26.10.2023 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (GSI CV20_01 DD 20.6.20). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1888 BY D & W HENDERSON AND CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB AURA (J. TENGSTROM). SUNK 40M S OF GALLEY HD. NO LIVES LOST. (SII). PASSAGE VALPARAISO FOR UK. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U20, 50M S OF CAPE CLEAR. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14).

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FAQ

Where is the MARION LIGHTBODY wreck located?

The MARION LIGHTBODY wreck is located at coordinates 50 53 N,8 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARION LIGHTBODY?

The seabed around the MARION LIGHTBODY lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the MARION LIGHTBODY sink?

The MARION LIGHTBODY sank on Jul 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MARION LIGHTBODY discovered?

The wreck of the MARION LIGHTBODY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MARION LIGHTBODY belong to?

The MARION LIGHTBODY belonged to RU.

What cargo was the MARION LIGHTBODY carrying?

The MARION LIGHTBODY was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARION LIGHTBODY?

The MARION LIGHTBODY had a tonnage of 2176 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARION LIGHTBODY?

The MARION LIGHTBODY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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