Coniston Fell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coniston fell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.399 N,3 1.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.439983
  • Longitude: -3.028283
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONISTON FELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 11.1.1900 DURING 4 DAYS AFTER SINKING SANK DOWN ABOUT 15FT THROUGH THE SAND ONTO HARD BOTTOM. LIFT ON 11.1.1900 UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SIZE OF LIFTING VESSELS. AT HALF FLOOD ONE CAMEL WAS UNDER WATER FOR HALF HER LENGTH, OTHER CAMEL & TWO LUMPS WERE IMMERSED UP TO THEIR DECKS & ALL WIRE ROPES HAD TO BE SLACKENED TO PREVENT SINKING. POWER EXERTED BY FOUR LIFTING VESSELS EQUAL TO 800TONS; ESTIMATED WEIGHT 600TONS. DESTROYED BY MD & HB BETWEEN 20.2 & 30.4.1900. DEPTH BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 12.10.71 12.10.71 WK 4FMS 5FT IN 532623N, 031029W. (MD & HB SURVEY K3500/8, DTD MAY 1971). BR STD. 27.2.74 27.2.74 WK 8.3MTRS IN 532623N, 030137W. (K3500/9). NC 1951. H2582/71 24.2.75 H2582/71 24.2.75 WK NOT SHOWN. (MD & HB 1974). DELETE. BR STD. H2437/76 4.6.80 H2437/76 4.6.80 WK 8.3MTRS IN 532623N, 030137W. (K3500/12). BR STD. 22.9.82 22.9.82 NOT SHOWN ON K8022/6. DELETE. BR STD. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WK 8.3MTRS IN 532623N, 030137W ON MD & HB PLOT M1027/2. NE 1951. HH206/350/01 11.10.89 HH206/350/01 11.10.89 SHOWN IN GEN DEPTH 4.3MTRS. (MERSEY 14/32). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 4.12.01 4.12.01 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON BA 1951 [NE 17.5.01]. GEN DEPTH NOW 4MTRS. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. AREA OF MOBILE SAND RIPPLES. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 300YDS E 1/2 S FROM NEW BRIGHTON STAGE AFTER COLLISION WITH SS SULLY.

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FAQ

Where is the CONISTON FELL wreck located?

The CONISTON FELL wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.399 N,3 1.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONISTON FELL?

The seabed around the CONISTON FELL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the CONISTON FELL sink?

The CONISTON FELL sank on Nov 28, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CONISTON FELL discovered?

The wreck of the CONISTON FELL was discovered in 1899.

What country did the CONISTON FELL belong to?

The CONISTON FELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONISTON FELL carrying?

The CONISTON FELL was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the CONISTON FELL?

The CONISTON FELL had a tonnage of 337 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONISTON FELL?

The CONISTON FELL is classified as a steam ship.

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