Mary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.281 N,4 36.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.421350
  • Longitude: -4.612267
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 20.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1675
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H4142/44 H4142/44 INS WK 32FMS IN 512535N, 083250W. (NO AUTHORITY NOTED). BR STD. H3954/70 6.11.73 H3954/70 6.11.73 STATED BY SKERRIES LT HO KEEPERS THAT SITE OF WK IS 532516N, 043640W. AREA 100MTRS CENTRED ON THAT POSN DESIGNATED AS HISTORIC WK SITE. LICENCE TO SURVEY WK GRANTED TO MERSEYSIDE COUNTY MUSEUMS. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO.58/74). BR STD. 6.5,75 INS AS WK 59TRS. NC 1765. (NO AUTHORITY NOTED). H1286/75 22.7.75 H1286/75 22.7.75 LIES IN 532527N, 043624W. (A. NEWTON). NCA. H1270/79 5.2.82 H1270/79 5.2.82 AMEND TO USC 60MTRS IN 512449N, 083243W. BR STD. H1291/87 20.11.87 H1291/87 20.11.87 MAIN CONCENTRATION OF WK MATERIAL IS IN 532515N, 043640W. (ADU REPORT 015 DTD 2.11.87). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5325.281N, 0436.736W. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

YACHT MARY, 8 X 3 POUNDER GUNS, PRESENTED BY DUTCH IN 1660 TO KING CHARLES II. THE FIRST 'ROYAL YACHT'. WRECKED ON THE SKERRIES. (SRN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.281 N,4 36.736 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY wreck located?

The MARY wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.281 N,4 36.736 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY?

The seabed around the MARY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MARY sink?

The MARY sank on Mar 25, 1675.

When was the wreck of the MARY discovered?

The wreck of the MARY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the MARY belong to?

The MARY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARY?

The MARY had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY?

The MARY is classified as a yacht.

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