Avon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Avon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.735 N,3 9.956 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.528917
  • Longitude: -3.165933
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 111
Tonnage 572
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1909
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 1FT ON BA 1951. 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 8.8MTRS. NC 1951. 25.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 9.0MTRS [LAT] IN 533143N, 030953W [OGB] ON K3500/KF NO 10. NC 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 EXAM'D IN 5331.7359N, 0309.9546W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.31 IN GEN DEPTH 13.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 4.59MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 9.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000030026 29.4.09 SHOWN AS WK 9.8MTRS ON MDH SURVEY ASKEW SPIT DTD 30.3.09. BR STD. 12.1.10 REVERT TO WK 9.3MTRS. (R CAVILL, HRT 1A, 11.1.10). SEP 2020/000222576 2.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.735N, 0309.955W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.6MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA. SEP 2021/000126176 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC; IN 5331.735N, 0309.955W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 52.1MTRS, WIDTH 14.7MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. SEP2021/000271668 24.11.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.9.21 IN 5331.735N, 0309.955W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS, LENGTH 52.0MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 111/291 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY DTD 6.9.21, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). �RETAIN AS CHARTED. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.03MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). RETAIN DW 9.3MTRS. RSDRA2025000144561 24.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.59 MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). RETAIN DW 9.3 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1865 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AVON SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR LIVERPOOL. SUNK ON TAYLORS BANK ABOUT 260YDS NE OF C1 BLACK CAN BUOY AFTER BEING IN COLLISION WITH SS PACUARE. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AVON wreck located?

The AVON wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.735 N,3 9.956 W.

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

The AVON lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.735 N,3 9.956 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVON?

The seabed around the AVON lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the AVON sink?

The AVON sank on Sep 19, 1909.

When was the wreck of the AVON discovered?

The wreck of the AVON was discovered in 1909.

What country did the AVON belong to?

The AVON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AVON carrying?

The AVON was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the AVON?

The AVON had a tonnage of 572 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVON?

The AVON is classified as a steam ship.

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