Lizzie Morton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lizzie morton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.199 N,2 59.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.386650
  • Longitude: -2.998150
Wreck Depth 14.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIZZIE MORTON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1876
Original Detection Year 1876
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

23.6.1876 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 23.6.1876. DEPTH 50FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 8FMS 2FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 14.7MTRS [LAT] IN 532311N, 025948.5W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 300YDS NE BY E FROM N CUNARD MOORING BUOY. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the LIZZIE MORTON wreck located?

The LIZZIE MORTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.199 N,2 59.889 W.

How deep is the LIZZIE MORTON and where exactly is it located?

The LIZZIE MORTON lies at a depth of about 14.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.199 N,2 59.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIZZIE MORTON?

The seabed around the LIZZIE MORTON lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the LIZZIE MORTON sink?

The LIZZIE MORTON sank on Jun 21, 1876.

When was the wreck of the LIZZIE MORTON discovered?

The wreck of the LIZZIE MORTON was discovered in 1876.

What country did the LIZZIE MORTON belong to?

The LIZZIE MORTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LIZZIE MORTON?

The LIZZIE MORTON had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIZZIE MORTON?

The LIZZIE MORTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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