Four Brothers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Four brothers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.741 N,2 58.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.362350
  • Longitude: -2.968017
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOUR BROTHERS
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 25.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1911
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 2, 2025

Surveying Details

7.1.1911 SANK ABOUT 550YDS ABOUT ENE (MAG) OF E1 RED CONL BUOY. DISPERSED BY MDHB AT LW ON 7.1.1911. DEPTH 19FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3477 AS WK 3FMS 1FT. H5282/71 15.4.74 H5282/71 15.4.74 POSN AMENDED 532143.5N, 025800W. (MD & HC LTR DTD 17.3.75). H5285/71 NOW WK 5.3MTRS [LAT] IN 532142.5N, 025800W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. 22.9.82 SHOWN AS WK 5.3MTRS ON K4111/9. RSDRA2025000198931 02.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 28.03.25). RETAIN DW 5.3MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. DUMB BARGE.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.741 N,2 58.081 W
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FAQ

Where is the FOUR BROTHERS wreck located?

The FOUR BROTHERS wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.741 N,2 58.081 W.

How deep is the FOUR BROTHERS and where exactly is it located?

The FOUR BROTHERS lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.741 N,2 58.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOUR BROTHERS?

The seabed around the FOUR BROTHERS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the FOUR BROTHERS sink?

The FOUR BROTHERS sank on Jan 6, 1911.

When was the wreck of the FOUR BROTHERS discovered?

The wreck of the FOUR BROTHERS was discovered in 1911.

What country did the FOUR BROTHERS belong to?

The FOUR BROTHERS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FOUR BROTHERS?

The FOUR BROTHERS had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOUR BROTHERS?

The FOUR BROTHERS is classified as a barge.

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