Moonlight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Moonlight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 50.378 N,5 16.628 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.839633
  • Longitude: -5.277133
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOONLIGHT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1948
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/22 10.6.05 WK OF MOOLIGHT DIVED IN 5550.378N, 0516.628W [WGD]. INTACT & UPRIGHT. LIES 010/190 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STANDS 4-5MTRS HIGH MAX IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS AT THE BOW, 36MTRS AT THE STERN. HAS A SMALL NET ON THE BOW. CONTAINS CARGO OF GRANITE CHIPS. (D BELLMONT, EMAIL DTD 8.6.05). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY LARNE SHIPBUILDERS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FURNACE FOR ORMIDALE. FOUNDERED. (SIBI & D BELLMONT).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the MOONLIGHT wreck located?

The MOONLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 55 50.378 N,5 16.628 W.

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

The MOONLIGHT lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 55 50.378 N,5 16.628 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOONLIGHT?

The seabed around the MOONLIGHT lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the MOONLIGHT sink?

The MOONLIGHT sank on Aug 25, 1948.

When was the wreck of the MOONLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the MOONLIGHT was discovered in 2005.

What country did the MOONLIGHT belong to?

The MOONLIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MOONLIGHT carrying?

The MOONLIGHT was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the MOONLIGHT?

The MOONLIGHT had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOONLIGHT?

The MOONLIGHT is classified as a steam ship.