Ebenezer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Ebenezer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.924 N,2 59.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.382067
  • Longitude: -2.995517
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EBENEZER
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 575
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 1.3.1890 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 14.2 & 1.3.1890. DEPTH 45FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 4FT ON 3477 & 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 13.2MTRS [LAT] IN 532254.5N, 025939W. (MD & HB). BR STD. RSDRA2025000144244 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 05.03.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000305099 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000406726 26.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.08.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1870. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A ULRIKSEN & P MANDAL. WHEN AT ANCHOR OFF MESSRS LAIRDS' YARD WAS RUN INTO & SUNK BY THE SS HERMOD. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.924 N,2 59.731 W
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FAQ

Where is the EBENEZER wreck located?

The EBENEZER wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.924 N,2 59.731 W.

How deep is the EBENEZER and where exactly is it located?

The EBENEZER lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.924 N,2 59.731 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EBENEZER?

The seabed around the EBENEZER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EBENEZER sink?

The EBENEZER sank on Feb 13, 1890.

When was the wreck of the EBENEZER discovered?

The wreck of the EBENEZER was discovered in 1890.

What country did the EBENEZER belong to?

The EBENEZER belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EBENEZER carrying?

The EBENEZER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EBENEZER?

The EBENEZER had a tonnage of 575 tons.

What type of wreck is the EBENEZER?

The EBENEZER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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