Lylie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Lylie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.749 N,2 59.498 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.379150
  • Longitude: -2.991633
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYLIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 660
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1883
Original Detection Year 1883
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Surveying Details

22.12.1883 OWNERS TRIED TO RAISE HER BUT ABANDONED THE ATTEMPTS ON 22.12.1883. DESTROYED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 3.1 & 11.3.1884. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 5FMS ON 3477 & 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 8.6MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2025000144244 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 05.03.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000305099 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000406726 26.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.08.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY H MCINTYRE & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G BARGATE & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK NEARLY MID-RIVER ABOUT ENE FROM TOP OF ROCK FERRY SLIP AFTER COLLISION WITH PS TYNEWALD.

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FAQ

Where is the LYLIE wreck located?

The LYLIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.749 N,2 59.498 W.

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

The LYLIE lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.749 N,2 59.498 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYLIE?

The seabed around the LYLIE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LYLIE sink?

The LYLIE sank on Nov 13, 1883.

When was the wreck of the LYLIE discovered?

The wreck of the LYLIE was discovered in 1883.

What country did the LYLIE belong to?

The LYLIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LYLIE?

The LYLIE had a tonnage of 660 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYLIE?

The LYLIE is classified as a steam ship.

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