Mary Elizabeth Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mary elizabeth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.181 N,4 36.719 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.419683
  • Longitude: -4.611983
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY ELIZABETH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1841
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H1285/75/278 5.8.75 H1285/75/278 5.8.75 THREE WKS, CLOSE TOGETHER, REPORTED IN 532509N, 043624W APPROX. (A NEWTON, 9.7.75). NCA. HH100/351/01 23.11.89 HH100/351/01 23.11.89 WK OF MARY ELIZABETH LOCATED IN 532510N, 043639W [OGB] ON S FACE OF SKERRIES. LIES ALMOST COMPLETELY COLLAPSED IN 8-20MTRS AT LW IN A LARGE GULLEY WITH BOW N. (K HURLEY, 23.10.89). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK S SIDE OF SKERRIES IN HEAVY FOG AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS. CARGO WAS SALVAGED.

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FAQ

Where is the MARY ELIZABETH wreck located?

The MARY ELIZABETH wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.181 N,4 36.719 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY ELIZABETH?

The seabed around the MARY ELIZABETH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MARY ELIZABETH sink?

The MARY ELIZABETH sank on Feb 14, 1841.

When was the wreck of the MARY ELIZABETH discovered?

The wreck of the MARY ELIZABETH was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MARY ELIZABETH belong to?

The MARY ELIZABETH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY ELIZABETH carrying?

The MARY ELIZABETH was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the MARY ELIZABETH?

The MARY ELIZABETH is classified as a steam ship.

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