Liverpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Liverpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.957 N,4 24.959 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.432617
  • Longitude: -4.415983
Wreck Depth 33.32 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIVERPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 68.3
Sonar Width 16.2
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 282
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type net
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1863
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2023

Surveying Details

HH100/351/15 4.4.00 DIVED IN 5325.959N, 0424.951W [WGD] USING GPS. AN IRON SS. LENGTH 150FT WITH BOILER UPRIGHT. BOWS W. DEPTH OVER WK 35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS AT LW. (E JONES, LTR DTD 8.2.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 19.5.00 DIVED IN 5325.940N, 0424.88W [OGB]. THIS IS THE WK OF THE LIVERPOOL. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J SHAW, TELECON 19.5.00). NCA. 17.5.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 31MTRS. BR STD. 2.1.14 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 6/8/2021; IN 5325.957N, 0424.959W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 68.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 282/102 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK, PARTIALLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE BOILER AND OTHER STRUCTURES. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-58341). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T A TAMPLIN & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PLYMOUTH AND LIVERPOOL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE BARQUE 'LA PLATA'.

General Comments

Degraded wreck, partially buried with visible boiler and other structures.

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FAQ

Where is the LIVERPOOL wreck located?

The LIVERPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.957 N,4 24.959 W.

How deep is the LIVERPOOL and where exactly is it located?

The LIVERPOOL lies at a depth of about 33.32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.957 N,4 24.959 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIVERPOOL?

The seabed around the LIVERPOOL lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LIVERPOOL sink?

The LIVERPOOL sank on Jan 8, 1863.

When was the wreck of the LIVERPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the LIVERPOOL was discovered in 2000.

What country did the LIVERPOOL belong to?

The LIVERPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIVERPOOL carrying?

The LIVERPOOL was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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