Eton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.249 N,3 0.831 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.437483
  • Longitude: -3.013850
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETON
Type barge
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1886
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2025

Surveying Details

28.7.1886 OWNERS TRIED TO RAISE HER AND FAILED. DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 26 AND 28.7.1886. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 5FMS 0FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 NOW WK 8.6MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 11.2MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2025000168997 06.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 17.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000484708 06.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 26.09.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 400YDS W FROM THE ENTRANCE TO CANADA BASIN AFTER COLLISION WITH SS ALSATIAN.

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FAQ

Where is the ETON wreck located?

The ETON wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.249 N,3 0.831 W.

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

The ETON lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.249 N,3 0.831 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETON?

The seabed around the ETON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ETON sink?

The ETON sank on Jul 20, 1886.

When was the wreck of the ETON discovered?

The wreck of the ETON was discovered in 1886.

What country did the ETON belong to?

The ETON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ETON carrying?

The ETON was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the ETON?

The ETON is classified as a barge.

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