Maggie Townson Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed, dead
|
Maggie townson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.404983
- Longitude: -3.006900
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MAGGIE TOWNSON |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
32.3 m |
| Width |
6.7 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Tonnage |
148 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 24, 1878
|
| Original Detection Year |
1878 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 25, 2025 |
Surveying Details
14.12.1878 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. OPERATIONS COMMENCED 14.12.1878 & COMPLETED 6.3.1879. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 INS WK 11.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 15.1MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000126176 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000147226 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.03.2025). NFA. RSDRA2025000377428 04.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 21.07.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000468534 25.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 18.09.2025). NFA.
Circumstances of loss
IRON HULL. SUNK NEARLY MID-RIVER OFF ALFRED DOCK ENTRANCE, HAVING DROPPED ACROSS THE BOWS OF SS TRUCER.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W
Maggie Townson on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MAGGIE TOWNSON wreck located?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W.
How deep is the MAGGIE TOWNSON and where exactly is it located?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MAGGIE TOWNSON?
The seabed around the MAGGIE TOWNSON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the MAGGIE TOWNSON sink?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON sank on Nov 24, 1878.
When was the wreck of the MAGGIE TOWNSON discovered?
The wreck of the MAGGIE TOWNSON was discovered in 1878.
What country did the MAGGIE TOWNSON belong to?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MAGGIE TOWNSON carrying?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the MAGGIE TOWNSON?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON had a tonnage of 148 tons.
What type of wreck is the MAGGIE TOWNSON?
The MAGGIE TOWNSON is classified as a sailing vessel.