Major Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Major Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.899 N,2 59.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.398317
  • Longitude: -2.998850
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAJOR
Type barge
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1895
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2025

Surveying Details

18.5.1895 MAST ETC WERE REMOVED SAME DAY. WK EXAMINED BY DIVER 18.5.1895 & FOUND TO BE ENTIRELY BURIED IN SAND EXEPT FOR THE STUMP OF MAST, WINDLASS & STEMHEAD. MAST, WINDLASS, ANCHOR & CABLE WERE REMOVED 18 & 20.5.1895. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 1FT ON 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 9.0MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). BURIED. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 21.11.24). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 420YDS WSW FROM CANNING DOCK ISLAND AFTER COLLISION WITH NO 5 SAND DREDGER.

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FAQ

Where is the MAJOR wreck located?

The MAJOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.899 N,2 59.931 W.

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

The MAJOR lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.899 N,2 59.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAJOR?

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

When did the MAJOR sink?

The MAJOR sank on Mar 12, 1895.

When was the wreck of the MAJOR discovered?

The wreck of the MAJOR was discovered in 1895.

What cargo was the MAJOR carrying?

The MAJOR was carrying chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the MAJOR?

The MAJOR had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAJOR?

The MAJOR is classified as a barge.

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