Lily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.676 N,4 47.769 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.061267
  • Longitude: -4.796150
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LILY
Type brigantine
Tonnage 160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1852
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1852
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1286/75 12.8.75 REPD IN 540340N, 044742W BY LOCAL DIVERS. NOTHING FOUND AT SLACK WATER. STRONG UNDERTOW REPD AT LOW WATER. (A NEWTON LTR DTD 22.7.75 H1286/75/315 REFERS). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2001

Circumstances of loss

22.7.75 VESSEL, BUILT 1840 [CIRCA], WAS DRIVEN ASHORE ON THE CALF OF MAN, WHILST EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO AMBRAZO. VESSEL WAS TAKEN OVER BY LOCAL LLOYDS AGENT, BUT EXPLODED AS THE RESULT OF A FIRE THE FOLLOWING DAY. (DODS & A NEWTON, LTR DTD 22.7.75). DRIVEN ASHORE AT KITTERLAND IN CALF SOUND. 5 CREW LOST AT TIME OF GROUNDING & 29 SALVERS WHEN VESSEL EXPLODED THE NEXT DAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HATTEN & COOKSON. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF ISLE OF MAN)

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FAQ

Where is the LILY wreck located?

The LILY wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.676 N,4 47.769 W.

When did the LILY sink?

The LILY sank on Dec 24, 1852.

When was the wreck of the LILY discovered?

The wreck of the LILY was discovered in 1852.

What cargo was the LILY carrying?

The LILY was carrying armament,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the LILY?

The LILY had a tonnage of 160 tons.

What type of wreck is the LILY?

The LILY is classified as a brigantine.

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