J C Swindlehurst Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
J c swindlehurst Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.044 N,3 2.214 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.450733
  • Longitude: -3.036900
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J C SWINDLEHURST
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 6.6
Sonar Width 4.9
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 150
Tonnage 71
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2021

Surveying Details

5.4.1895 THE MASTS WERE REMOVED THE SAME DAY. THIS WK WAS SWEPT FOR ON THE 5.4.1895 & 16.4.1895 & COULD NOT BE FOUND. DEPTH 37FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON BA 3490 AS WK 6FMS 1FT. 27.2.74 NOT SHOWN ON K3500/9. DELETED. BR STD. 22.9.82 WK 10.8MTRS SHOWN IN 532701.5N, 030211W ON K8577/7. NE 3490. HH206/460/15 1.3.06 EXAM'D IN 5327.044N, 0302.213W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HN DTD 21.2.06 FOR HI 1124). AMEND WK 9.8MTRS. - NM 1363/06. HH091/124/01 25.4.06 EXAM'D 13.12.05. GEN DEPTH 11.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. LARGELY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). NCA. SEP 2020/000222576 5.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5327.044N, 0302.214W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.8MTRS. LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 4.8MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS. LIES 147/327DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA. SEP2021/000271668 24.11.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.9.21 IN 5327.044N, 0302.214W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 06.6MTRS, WIDTH 04.9MTRS, HT 00.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. NFS. �(MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY DTD 6.9.21, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). �RETAIN AS CHARTED.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN MID-CHANNEL ABREAST BRAZIL BANK BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH SS SIRONA. 2 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.044 N,3 2.214 W
J C Swindlehurst on Wreck Map J C Swindlehurst Wreck on Google Map

More Sailing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the J C SWINDLEHURST wreck located?

The J C SWINDLEHURST wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.044 N,3 2.214 W.

How deep is the J C SWINDLEHURST and where exactly is it located?

The J C SWINDLEHURST lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.044 N,3 2.214 W.

How deep is the seabed around the J C SWINDLEHURST?

The seabed around the J C SWINDLEHURST lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the J C SWINDLEHURST sink?

The J C SWINDLEHURST sank on Jan 20, 1895.

When was the wreck of the J C SWINDLEHURST discovered?

The wreck of the J C SWINDLEHURST was discovered in 1895.

What was the tonnage of the J C SWINDLEHURST?

The J C SWINDLEHURST had a tonnage of 71 tons.

What type of wreck is the J C SWINDLEHURST?

The J C SWINDLEHURST is classified as a sailing vessel.

Back to Wrecks