Elizabeth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elizabeth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.315 N,3 10.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.438583
  • Longitude: -3.176050
Wreck Depth -0.2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZABETH
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1879
Original Detection Year 1879
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 9.1.1880 MAST REMOVED 9.1.1880. DEPTH 1FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532619N, 031029W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 29.5.64 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 1FT IN 532618N, 031029W ON SURVEY [K3500/2]. BR STD. 27.2.74 NOW SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.2MTRS [LAT] ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. NC 1951. 27.3.06 EUT POSN: 5326.315N, 0310.563W. NE 1953.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED ABOUT 1M NE OF THE R1 BELL BN. BUILT 1842 BY RHUDDLAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D WILLIAMS, ABERFFRAN, ANGLESEY. SPRANG A LEAK IN FORCE 7 WINDS & HEAVY SEAS. ABANDONED BY CREW OF 2. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the ELIZABETH wreck located?

The ELIZABETH wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.315 N,3 10.563 W.

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

The ELIZABETH lies at a depth of about -0.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.315 N,3 10.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIZABETH?

The seabed around the ELIZABETH lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ELIZABETH sink?

The ELIZABETH sank on Dec 27, 1879.

When was the wreck of the ELIZABETH discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZABETH was discovered in 1879.

What country did the ELIZABETH belong to?

The ELIZABETH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELIZABETH carrying?

The ELIZABETH was carrying solid fuel.

What was the tonnage of the ELIZABETH?

The ELIZABETH had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIZABETH?

The ELIZABETH is classified as a barge.

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