Edward Finch Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
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Edward finch Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 30.265 N,3 6.58 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EDWARD FINCH |
| Type | steam ship |
| Length | 37.2 m |
| Width | 5.8 m |
| Draught | 3 |
| Tonnage | 157 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 23, 1891 |
| Original Detection Year | 1891 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | local port authority |
| Surveying Details | 28.12.1901 DISPERSED BY MDHB. COMMENCED 28.12.1901, COMPLETED 10.2.1902. DEPTH 32 FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533015N, 030630W. NE 1951. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 15, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE E BY S FROM C5 RED BUOY AFTER COLLISION.
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