J W T Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
J w t Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.623 N,3 0.405 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.410383
  • Longitude: -3.006750
Wreck Depth 12.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J W T
Type sailing vessel
Length 26.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 125
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1891
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2025

Surveying Details

5.1.1892 DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 5.1.1892 BY MDHB. DEPTH 42FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 7FMS 0FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 INS WK 12.3MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 EXAM'D 5.2.06 IN 5324.6223N, 0300.4035W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.17 IN GEN DEPTH 13.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 1.06MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. SMALL BUT PROMINENT WK. ?LYING ON ITS SIDE. (HSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 12.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2018\000132614 18.7.18 EXAM'D 01.11.17; IN 5324.623N, 0300.405W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NFS. (MDH SURVEY DTD 01.11.2017). AMEND DW 12.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.67MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). RETAIN DW 12.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SANK NEARLY MIDWAY BETWEEN N END OF PRINCES STAGE AND S END OF SEACOMBE STAGE AFTER COLLISION. 1 LIFE LOST.

General Comments

SMALL, PROMINENT WK, ?ON ITS SIDE. NFS

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FAQ

Where is the J W T wreck located?

The J W T wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.623 N,3 0.405 W.

How deep is the J W T and where exactly is it located?

The J W T lies at a depth of about 12.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.623 N,3 0.405 W.

How deep is the seabed around the J W T?

The seabed around the J W T lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the J W T sink?

The J W T sank on Dec 18, 1891.

When was the wreck of the J W T discovered?

The wreck of the J W T was discovered in 1891.

What cargo was the J W T carrying?

The J W T was carrying stone,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the J W T?

The J W T had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the J W T?

The J W T is classified as a sailing vessel.

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