Formby Tower (Remains Of) Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Formby tower (remains of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.464 N,3 13.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.574400
  • Longitude: -3.219950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2024

Surveying Details

12.11.53 DW, REMAINS FORMBY TR, & G CAN LT BUOY, GP FL(2)G.6S SHOWN IN 533426N, 031309W [OGB] ON SURVEY [E9522]. NE1951. H1490/58 14.4.58 NOW IN 533426N, 031309W [OGB]. BUOY NOW RELIT. (STORM LIVERPOOL). H3347/58 16.3.59 AMEND TO OBSTN WITH BUOY. NC 1951. 16.4.73 POSN 533427N, 031307W [OGB]. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 20.2.74 OBSTN SHOWN WITH WK BUOY 1C NW ON SURVEY [K3500]. NC 1951. 8.5.78 SHOWN AS DW ONSURVEY [K3500]. RETAIN AS OBSTN WITH LEGEND. H2437/76 9.12.81 NOW IN 533427N, 031307W [OGB]. (MDHC, 25.11.81). BR STD. SEP 2009/000119693 11.9.09 BUOY REMOVED. (MDH NM 17/09). - NM 5392/09. SEP 2009/000123363 17.9.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. NO STRUCTURE OR OBSTN IN THE AREA. GEN DEPTH NOW 4.5MTRS. (PEEL PORTS, FORMBY & BURBO TOWERS BUOYAGE REVIEW DTD 18.12.08). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 5549/09. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

DISUSED WARTIME TOWER.

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FAQ

Where is the FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF) wreck located?

The FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.464 N,3 13.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF)?

The seabed around the FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF) discovered?

The wreck of the FORMBY TOWER (REMAINS OF) was discovered in 1953.

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