Hopper Number 6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hopper number 6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.182 N,2 59.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.386367
  • Longitude: -2.995233
Water Depth 3 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 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2004

Surveying Details

27.4.1896 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 18 AND 27.4.1896. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT BELOW LBD BY SHIP'S DRIFT SWEEP 18 TO 20.3.1959. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 1FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 10.8MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). 11.6.04 11.6.04 NOT SHOWN BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 700YDS W HALF S FROM ENTRANCE TO BRUNSWICK DOCK AND SCOURED DOWN INTO THE SAND BELOW LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BOTTOM.

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FAQ

Where is the HOPPER NUMBER 6 wreck located?

The HOPPER NUMBER 6 wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.182 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 3 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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