Collingwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Collingwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.016 N,3 0.581 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.400267
  • Longitude: -3.009683
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLLINGWOOD
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 28.2 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2393/57 8.8.57 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF BRUNSWICK DOCK. MARKED BY BUOY. MOVED TO NEW POSN OFF WALLASEY AND BUOY WITHDRAWN (25.4.57). NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. WRECK REPORTEDLY SALVED. ('STORM', LIVERPOOL). POSN 532400N, 030030W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. RSDRA2023000318216 22.12.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DATED 10/2023). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000147226 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.03.2025). NFA. RSDRA2025000377428 04.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 21.07.2025). NFA. RSDRA2025000396706 21.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 07.08.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000468534 25.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 18.09.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY J CRAN & CO, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDRA TOWING CO. ONE BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS. LATER LIFTED AND SOLD FOR BREAKING. ('STORM', LIVERPOOL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the COLLINGWOOD wreck located?

The COLLINGWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.016 N,3 0.581 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLLINGWOOD?

The seabed around the COLLINGWOOD lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the COLLINGWOOD sink?

The COLLINGWOOD sank on Apr 20, 1957.

When was the wreck of the COLLINGWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the COLLINGWOOD was discovered in 1957.

What country did the COLLINGWOOD belong to?

The COLLINGWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COLLINGWOOD carrying?

The COLLINGWOOD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COLLINGWOOD?

The COLLINGWOOD had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLLINGWOOD?

The COLLINGWOOD is classified as a tug.

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