Eclipse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eclipse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.332 N,3 1.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.422200
  • Longitude: -3.018300
Wreck Depth 10.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECLIPSE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 78
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 11-15.3. 1890. DEPTH 35FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 5FMS 5FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 10.2 [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

8.3.1890 BUILT OF WOOD IN 1863 AT RUNCORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J LITTLER, RUNCORN. PASSAGE PENMAENMAWR, ANGLESEY FOR LIVERPOOL. FOUNDERED AT ANCHOR OFF EGREMONT DURING THE GALE ON THE NIGHT OF 8.3.1890. CREW OF 3 LOST. DISPERSED IN 1903. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ECLIPSE wreck located?

The ECLIPSE wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.332 N,3 1.098 W.

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

The ECLIPSE lies at a depth of about 10.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.332 N,3 1.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ECLIPSE?

The seabed around the ECLIPSE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ECLIPSE sink?

The ECLIPSE sank on Mar 9, 1890.

When was the wreck of the ECLIPSE discovered?

The wreck of the ECLIPSE was discovered in 1890.

What country did the ECLIPSE belong to?

The ECLIPSE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ECLIPSE carrying?

The ECLIPSE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ECLIPSE?

The ECLIPSE had a tonnage of 78 tons.

What type of wreck is the ECLIPSE?

The ECLIPSE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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