John Pierce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John pierce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.848 N,3 12.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530800
  • Longitude: -3.207717
Wreck Depth 0.4 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN PIERCE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1893
Original Detection Year 1893
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 WK 0FMS 3FT IN 533148N, 031223W. (K3500(2)). BR STD. 24.4.73 24.4.73 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 17 & 20.2.1893. DEPTH 3FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533149N, 031224W. (LIVERPOOL WK.ECORDS). 4.3.81 4.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 0.4MTRS IN 533150N, 031223W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81 (K8577/2). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 1981

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED & SANK ON N END OR TAYLORS BANK ABOUT 0.3 MILES NNW 3/4 W FROM Q5 BLACK BUOY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.848 N,3 12.463 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOHN PIERCE wreck located?

The JOHN PIERCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.848 N,3 12.463 W.

How deep is the JOHN PIERCE and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN PIERCE lies at a depth of about 0.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.848 N,3 12.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN PIERCE?

The seabed around the JOHN PIERCE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JOHN PIERCE sink?

The JOHN PIERCE sank on Feb 15, 1893.

When was the wreck of the JOHN PIERCE discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN PIERCE was discovered in 1893.

What country did the JOHN PIERCE belong to?

The JOHN PIERCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOHN PIERCE carrying?

The JOHN PIERCE was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN PIERCE?

The JOHN PIERCE had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN PIERCE?

The JOHN PIERCE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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