Heart Of Oak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Heart of oak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.823 N,3 8.863 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530383
  • Longitude: -3.147717
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEART OF OAK
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1863
Original Detection Year 1863
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2025

Surveying Details

24.4.73 BLOWN UP BY OWNERS. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533149N, 030847W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 29.1.81 DELETE WK 11.6 MTRS [LAT] IN 533149N, 030847W. NE 1951. 10.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 11.7MTRS IN 533148.5N, 030847W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81 (K8577/4). NE 1951. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 21.0MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON SE END OF TAYLORS BANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HEART OF OAK wreck located?

The HEART OF OAK wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.823 N,3 8.863 W.

How deep is the HEART OF OAK and where exactly is it located?

The HEART OF OAK lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.823 N,3 8.863 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEART OF OAK?

The seabed around the HEART OF OAK lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HEART OF OAK sink?

The HEART OF OAK sank on Oct 3, 1863.

When was the wreck of the HEART OF OAK discovered?

The wreck of the HEART OF OAK was discovered in 1863.

What country did the HEART OF OAK belong to?

The HEART OF OAK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HEART OF OAK carrying?

The HEART OF OAK was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the HEART OF OAK?

The HEART OF OAK is classified as a sailing vessel.

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