Fairy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fairy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.798 N,3 9.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.513300
  • Longitude: -3.157717
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRY
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1906
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2001

Surveying Details

31.1.1906 DISPERSED BY MDHB ON 31.1.1906. DEPTH 11FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WK 2.9 MTRS IN 533047N, 030923W ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. NE 1951. 25.2.91 25.2.91 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. CHART AS F. NE 1951. 12.11.01 12.11.01 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON BA 1951 [NE 17.5.01].

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED HER ANCHORS AND SANK ABOUT 2.5 MILES SSE FROM FORMBY LTV.

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FAQ

Where is the FAIRY wreck located?

The FAIRY wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.798 N,3 9.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRY?

The seabed around the FAIRY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FAIRY sink?

The FAIRY sank on Jan 18, 1906.

When was the wreck of the FAIRY discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRY was discovered in 1906.

What was the tonnage of the FAIRY?

The FAIRY had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIRY?

The FAIRY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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