Jane Bacon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Jane bacon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.965 N,3 6.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.499417
  • Longitude: -3.101067
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANE BACON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 30.12.1897 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. COMMENCED 30.12.1897, FINISHED 18.3.1898. DEPTH 23FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 3FMS 5FT. 26.3.75 NOW WK 6.5MTRS. (K3500/10 KF). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 8.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY BOWDLER, CHAFFER & CO, SEACOMBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J BACON LTD, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXAPNSION ENGINE OF 95NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROLLO & SONS. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK ABOUT 790YDS SE FROM C5 RED GAS BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH THE SS LOMBARDY. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the JANE BACON wreck located?

The JANE BACON wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.965 N,3 6.064 W.

How deep is the JANE BACON and where exactly is it located?

The JANE BACON lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.965 N,3 6.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANE BACON?

The seabed around the JANE BACON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the JANE BACON sink?

The JANE BACON sank on Dec 23, 1897.

When was the wreck of the JANE BACON discovered?

The wreck of the JANE BACON was discovered in 1897.

What country did the JANE BACON belong to?

The JANE BACON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JANE BACON carrying?

The JANE BACON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JANE BACON?

The JANE BACON had a tonnage of 617 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANE BACON?

The JANE BACON is classified as a steam ship.

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