Azalea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Azalea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.369 N,3 5.521 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.506150
  • Longitude: -3.092017
Wreck Depth 5.2 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZALEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1903
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 6.2.1904 DISPERSED BY MDHB BETWEEN 6.2.1904 AND 1.3.1904. DEPTH 19FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 3FMS 1FT. 26.3.75 NOW WK 5.3MTRS [LAT] 533021N, 030529W [OGB]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 8.5.06 EXAM'D 25.1.06 IN 5330.3716N, 0305.5232W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.23 IN GEN DEPTH 7.35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 2.12MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. IN TWO DISTINCT PARTS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124) AMEND WK 5.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM'D BY BDC; IN 5330.369N, 0305.524W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, ORIENTATION 079/259 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. 2024000273813 19.09.24 EXAM'D BY BDC; IN 5330.372N, 0305.523W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS, NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY DTD 19.09.24, BDC H525.2). RETAIN AS CHARTED. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.79MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). RETAIN DW 5.2MTRS. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.88MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). RETAIN DW 5.2MTRS. RSDRA2025000099912 12.03.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.88MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 10.02.25). RETAIN DW 5.2MTRS. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.79MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 5.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1886 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A H REID, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR EXMOUTH. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH LIVERPOOL HARBOUR BOARD'S HOPPER NO 21. LATER DISPERSED. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.79MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 5.2MTRS.

General Comments

IN TWO DISTINCT PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.369 N,3 5.521 W
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FAQ

Where is the AZALEA wreck located?

The AZALEA wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.369 N,3 5.521 W.

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

The AZALEA lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.369 N,3 5.521 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AZALEA?

The seabed around the AZALEA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the AZALEA sink?

The AZALEA sank on Dec 24, 1903.

When was the wreck of the AZALEA discovered?

The wreck of the AZALEA was discovered in 1903.

What country did the AZALEA belong to?

The AZALEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AZALEA carrying?

The AZALEA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AZALEA?

The AZALEA had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the AZALEA?

The AZALEA is classified as a steam ship.

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