Eliza Bonstead Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Eliza bonstead Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.682 N,2 59.581 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.378033
  • Longitude: -2.993017
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZA BONSTEAD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 129
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details WRECKAGE OF MASTS AND SPARS REMOVED BY MDHB. DEPTH 45FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 3FT ON 3477 & 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 13.2MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). 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

DRIFTED ACROSS THE BOWS OF HMS DEFENCE AND SANK UNDERNEATH HER.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the ELIZA BONSTEAD wreck located?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.682 N,2 59.581 W.

How deep is the ELIZA BONSTEAD and where exactly is it located?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.682 N,2 59.581 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIZA BONSTEAD?

The seabed around the ELIZA BONSTEAD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ELIZA BONSTEAD sink?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD sank on Jan 10, 1881.

When was the wreck of the ELIZA BONSTEAD discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZA BONSTEAD was discovered in 1881.

What country did the ELIZA BONSTEAD belong to?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELIZA BONSTEAD?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD had a tonnage of 129 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIZA BONSTEAD?

The ELIZA BONSTEAD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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