Maria Lamb Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Maria lamb Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.881 N,3 9.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531350
  • Longitude: -3.158000
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA LAMB
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 169
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 30.5.1894 DISPERSED BY BLASTING M.D.H.B ON 30.5.1894 & 31.5.1894. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 5FMS 1FT. 25.3.75 AMENDED WK 9.0MTRS. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 14.4MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1868 BY WATSON, MILFORD HAVEN. COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER 7 SONS, BARROW. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR RUNCORN. DROVE ASHORE ON NORTH END OF TAYLORS BANK IN SW FORCE 8 & SANK ABOUT 3/4 MILES N BY W FROM FORMBY LIGHTSHIP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA LAMB wreck located?

The MARIA LAMB wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.881 N,3 9.48 W.

How deep is the MARIA LAMB and where exactly is it located?

The MARIA LAMB lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.881 N,3 9.48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA LAMB?

The seabed around the MARIA LAMB lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MARIA LAMB sink?

The MARIA LAMB sank on Jan 27, 1894.

When was the wreck of the MARIA LAMB discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA LAMB was discovered in 1894.

What country did the MARIA LAMB belong to?

The MARIA LAMB belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARIA LAMB carrying?

The MARIA LAMB was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA LAMB?

The MARIA LAMB had a tonnage of 169 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA LAMB?

The MARIA LAMB is classified as a sailing vessel.

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