Hopper Number 6 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hopper number 6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.174 N,2 59.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.386233
  • Longitude: -2.995233
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPPER NUMBER 6
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 322
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

27.4.1896 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 18 - 27.4.1896 BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT BELOW LBD BY SHIPS DRIFT SWEEP 18-20.3.1959. (LIVERPOOL WRECK RECORDS). H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 10.8MTRS SHOWN IN 532309.5N, 025938W ON MERSEY CHART [1974 EDN]. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD). NC 3490. H3437/76 31.12.79 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY CHART [K4111/9][1979 EDN]. (MD & HC). DELETE. BR STD. HH206/260/01 19.4.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 35-1, BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS, BUT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 21-10 [BAY 221] AS 10.8MTRS IN DEPTHS OF 10 TO 12MTRS. (MD & HC SURVEYS DTD 5.11.93 & 13.9.93). RETAIN AS FOUL. NE 3490. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 210.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. VESSEL SANK ABOUT 700YDS W HALF S FROM ENTRANCE TO BRUNSWICK DOCK DISPERSED. SCOURED DOWN INTO SAND BELOW LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BOTTOM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.174 N,2 59.714 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOPPER NUMBER 6 wreck located?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.174 N,2 59.714 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPPER NUMBER 6?

The seabed around the HOPPER NUMBER 6 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HOPPER NUMBER 6 sink?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 sank on Apr 1, 1896.

When was the wreck of the HOPPER NUMBER 6 discovered?

The wreck of the HOPPER NUMBER 6 was discovered in 1896.

What country did the HOPPER NUMBER 6 belong to?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HOPPER NUMBER 6?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 had a tonnage of 322 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPPER NUMBER 6?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 is classified as a barge.

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