Bann Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Bann prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 31.798 N,3 10.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.529967
  • Longitude: -3.167717
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANN PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 569
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6629/55 30.11.55 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 250DEGS, 500FT FROM Q.20 RED BOAT BEACON. WK BUOY LAID. COVERED BY LOCAL WARNINGS. (LL, 'STORM', LIVERPOOL & MERSEY HARBOUR BOARD NM 17/55). POSN 533147N, 030959W FOR FILING ONLY. H6629/55 30.11.55 WK REMOVED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. BEACHED AT WALLASEY. ('STORM', LIVERPOOL SIGNAL). AMEND LIFT. NCA. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24 & 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 22.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH TANKER 'JUNO'. (LL & 'STORM', LIVERPOOL).

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FAQ

Where is the BANN PRINCE wreck located?

The BANN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.798 N,3 10.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANN PRINCE?

The seabed around the BANN PRINCE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BANN PRINCE sink?

The BANN PRINCE sank on Nov 12, 1955.

When was the wreck of the BANN PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the BANN PRINCE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the BANN PRINCE belong to?

The BANN PRINCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BANN PRINCE?

The BANN PRINCE had a tonnage of 569 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANN PRINCE?

The BANN PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.