Douglas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Douglas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.516 N,2 58.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.375267
  • Longitude: -2.968017
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOUGLAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 774
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1923
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2004

Surveying Details

H5692/23 17.8.23 H5692/23 17.8.23 POSN 532230N, 025800W OR 470 YDS W HALF S (MAG) OF ISLAND AT HERCULANEUM DOCK ENTRANCE. MARKED BY WATCH VESSEL TO N & TWO CON BUOYS ONE TO S & ONE TO E EACH WITH FL G LT. (MERSEY DOCK NM 16/8). - TNM ISSUED. H5692/23 3.12.23 H5692/23 WK DESTROYED. (MERSEY DOCKS & HR BD 3.12.23). - TNM CANCELLED. 24.4.73 24.4.73 SALVAGE ASSOCIATIONS ACTED AS BOARD'S AGENTS RE CARGO. COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS GAVE NOTICE THAT THE VESSEL HAD BEEN ARRESTED. DEPTH OVER WK LAST SHOWN AS 16FT BELOW LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 10FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532235N, 025843W. (LIVERPOOL WRECK RECORDS).

Circumstances of loss

EX-DORA. BUILT IN 1889 BY R NAPIER & SONS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR DOUGLAS. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the DOUGLAS wreck located?

The DOUGLAS wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.516 N,2 58.081 W.

When was the wreck of the DOUGLAS discovered?

The wreck of the DOUGLAS was discovered in 1923.

What country did the DOUGLAS belong to?

The DOUGLAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOUGLAS carrying?

The DOUGLAS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DOUGLAS?

The DOUGLAS had a tonnage of 774 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOUGLAS?

The DOUGLAS is classified as a steam ship.

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