Express (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Express (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.229 N,3 29.311 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.337150
  • Longitude: -3.488517
Wreck Depth 12.39 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 39.6
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 187
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1880
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 065.0,017.0,014.5,086
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2023

Surveying Details

HH100/351/03 3.8.90 WRECKAGE OF SS LOCATED IN 542018.5N, 032908W [OGB] USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. WRECKAGE STANDS 2MTRS HIGH OVER AREA 8 X 3MTRS, LYING 330/150DEG APPROX. BOW N. BOILER IS MAIN PART. TANGLED WITH OLD NETTING. (B CURLEY, 23.7.90). CHART AS WK 12MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 7.10.96 DIVED AND LOCATED IN 542013N, 032912W [OGB] USING GPS. WK HT SOME 4MTRS AT HIGHEST POINT, THE BOILER. GENERALLY BROKEN UP OVER AN AREA OF 100FT BY 30FT. LIES NW/SE. COULD BE EXPRESS. (K HURLEY). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.1.01 EUT POSN: 5420.225N, 0329.279W. NE 1346. HH208/400/05 22.3.05 SHOWN AS WK 12.6MTRS [LAT] ON GEOTEK/DTI WK CRUISE SURVEY DTD 4-24.8.04 [BATHY ID 20057004]. DEPTH BY MULTIBEAM. RETAIN WK 12MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2022000010070 10.2.22 EXAM'D 01.05.2021; IN 5420.229N, 0329.311W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 39.6MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HEIGHT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 187/007 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK. ITS MOST CLEARLY IDENTIFIABLE FEATURE IS A BOILER. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1729 - H525 5523). AMEND DW 12.3 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON 1857. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J DUFF, ISLE OF WHITHORN. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUMFRIES. LEFT AT ANCHOR OFF RAVENGLASS DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. CREW ROWED ASHORE TO MARYPORT FOR ASSISTANCE. ON RETURNING THE SHIP HAD GONE - PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK DURING THE NIGHT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.229 N,3 29.311 W.

How deep is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 20.229 N,3 29.311 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1880.

When was the wreck of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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