British Oak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
British oak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.932 N,3 0.781 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.432200
  • Longitude: -3.013017
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH OAK
Type barge
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1892
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 15.9.1892 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 14 AND 15.9.1892 AFTER OWNER HAD FAILED IN AN ATTEMPT TO LIFT HER. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 5FMS 1FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 9.0MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 9.1MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2025000168997 02.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 17.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000484708 06.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 26.09.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1862. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W NEWELL, GARTON. PASSAGE GARSTN FOR ALEXANDRA DOCK. CARGO COAL. FILLED OVERALL AND SANK IN MID RIVER OFF HUSKISSON DOCK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH OAK wreck located?

The BRITISH OAK wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.932 N,3 0.781 W.

How deep is the BRITISH OAK and where exactly is it located?

The BRITISH OAK lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.932 N,3 0.781 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH OAK?

The seabed around the BRITISH OAK lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH OAK sink?

The BRITISH OAK sank on Sep 7, 1892.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH OAK discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH OAK was discovered in 1892.

What country did the BRITISH OAK belong to?

The BRITISH OAK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH OAK carrying?

The BRITISH OAK was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH OAK?

The BRITISH OAK is classified as a barge.

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