Ray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.924 N,0 9.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.915400
  • Longitude: 0.166500
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAY
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4984/74 6.3.78 WK, CLEARANCE OVER 20MTRS [11FMS], IN 495500N, 001000E APPROX. (FR NM 02/33/78). BR STD. 14.9.81 DW PA SHOWN IN 495500N, 001000E ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. 24.4.90 WK, ESTIMATED CLEARANCE 20MTRS, IN 495500N, 001000E [EUR] POSN ACCURACY 1M IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO 18090156 [CORR TO JAN 1990]) [AUTHORITY STATED AS BRITISH HYDRO]. SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS ON NC 2613. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4954.946N, 0009.919E. SEP 2013/000090889 8.5.13 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 17/43/13). SEP 2016/000164367 22.9.16 SHOWN AS USC(PD) 20MTRS IN 4954.924N, 0009.990E [WGD] ON FRANCE 6968. [ED 4, COR TO 21.6.16]. INS USC(PD) 20MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL IN DISTRESS SIGHTED AT 1.45AM & TAKEN IN TOW BY MV 'ELOQUENCE' 20M NW OF POINTE D'AILLY & SUBSEQUENTLY SANK AT 5.10AM 14M N OF CAP D'ANTIFER. (LLOYD'S 201).

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FAQ

Where is the RAY wreck located?

The RAY wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.924 N,0 9.99 E.

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

The RAY lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.924 N,0 9.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAY?

The seabed around the RAY lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the RAY sink?

The RAY sank on Jul 1, 1970.

When was the wreck of the RAY discovered?

The wreck of the RAY was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the RAY?

The RAY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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