Bactria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Bactria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.267 N,3 0.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.404450
  • Longitude: -3.001350
Wreck Depth 10.92 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BACTRIA
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 7.54
Sonar Width 6.35
Shadow Height 1.63
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2025

Surveying Details

CARGO SALVED BY DIVERS. FLAT RAISED AND PLACED ON TRANMERE. BEACH CARGO SOLD BY BOARDS' BROKERS. MARINE SURVEYER ARRANGED FOR VESSEL TO BE BROKEN UP. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 11.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2023000308484 21.12.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.12.2023 IN 5324.267N, 0300.081W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 7.54MTRS, WIDTH 6.35MTRS, HT 1.63MTRS, ORIENTATION 086/266 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY 09/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND DW 10.92 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.06MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). RETAIN DW 10.92MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL COLLAPSED UNDER STRAIN OF RAISING.

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FAQ

Where is the BACTRIA wreck located?

The BACTRIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.267 N,3 0.081 W.

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

The BACTRIA lies at a depth of about 10.92 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.267 N,3 0.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BACTRIA?

The seabed around the BACTRIA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the BACTRIA sink?

The BACTRIA sank on Feb 17, 1926.

When was the wreck of the BACTRIA discovered?

The wreck of the BACTRIA was discovered in 1926.

What country did the BACTRIA belong to?

The BACTRIA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BACTRIA?

The BACTRIA is classified as a barge.

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