Catherine Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Catherine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.949 N,2 56.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.365817
  • Longitude: -2.946917
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHERINE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1867
Original Detection Year 1867
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 2, 2025

Surveying Details

25.9.1886 PARTLY DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB AFTER FAILURE TO RAISE. HER REMAINS, HAVING WORKED CLEAR OF THE SAND, WERE DISPERSED BY MDHB 23 & 25.9.1886. DEPTH 4FT BELOW LBD OVER BOTTOM. LAST SHOWN 23FT BELOW LBD OVER WK. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). HH206/260/01 5.5.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEYS 36-1 & 25-21 [BAY 221]. BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS WITH DEPTHS OF 2 TO 4MTRS. (MD & HC SURVEYS DTD 5.11.93). RETAIN AS FOUL. NE 3490. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [ENDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12]. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000310604 06.11.24 EXAM�D BY BDC; NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2024). NFA. RSDRA2025000195903 02.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 18.03.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS LINDSAY. COULD NOT BE RAISED AND WAS DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the CATHERINE wreck located?

The CATHERINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.949 N,2 56.815 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHERINE?

The seabed around the CATHERINE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CATHERINE sink?

The CATHERINE sank on Feb 2, 1867.

When was the wreck of the CATHERINE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHERINE was discovered in 1867.

What country did the CATHERINE belong to?

The CATHERINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CATHERINE carrying?

The CATHERINE was carrying chemicals,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CATHERINE?

The CATHERINE had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHERINE?

The CATHERINE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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