Liverpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Liverpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.269 N,5 3.718 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.004483
  • Longitude: -5.061967
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIVERPOOL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 66 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1455
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1883
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1282/76/50 17.8.76 WK REPD IN 550016N, 050339W [OGB]. (A NEWTON, SUB AQUA DIVER). FALLS WITHIN LIMITS OF CHARTED FOUL GROUND. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1855 IN QUEBEC, WAS ON PASSAGE QUEBEC TO GREENOCK, LOST STEERING WHILE TRYING TO SEEK SHELTER IN LOCH RYAN DURING A STORM AND GROUNDED. 19 OF 21 CREW LOST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY JOHN HALL OF NEWCASTLE, VESSEL WAS LATER SOLD AND MUCH OF HER TIMBER HULL RECOVERED. (SIBI & CLYDE SHIPWRECKS)

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FAQ

Where is the LIVERPOOL wreck located?

The LIVERPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.269 N,5 3.718 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIVERPOOL?

The seabed around the LIVERPOOL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LIVERPOOL sink?

The LIVERPOOL sank on Dec 12, 1883.

When was the wreck of the LIVERPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the LIVERPOOL was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LIVERPOOL belong to?

The LIVERPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIVERPOOL carrying?

The LIVERPOOL was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL had a tonnage of 1455 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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