Mary Jane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mary jane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.999 N,2 59.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.383317
  • Longitude: -2.991350
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY JANE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1887
Original Detection Year 1887
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

9.12.1887 DISPERSED BY MDHB. DEPTH 23FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 5FT ON 3477 & 3490 IN POSN 532259N, 025924W. H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 6.5MTRS ON MDHB CHART 1974. BR STD. H2437/76 31.12.79 WK 6.5MTRS ON K4111/9. (NOT SHOWN BY NC1). DELETE. BR STD. 22.9.82 WK 6.5MTRS ON K8022/8. (NOT SHOWN BY NC1). 11.8.86 WK 6.5MTRS ON MERSEY 21/5. NE 3490. HH206/260/01 14.4.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 35-1, BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS OF 7MTRS. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY DTD 5.11.94). NCA. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS WK 6.5MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 630YDS W FROM ENTRANCE TO TOXTETH DOCK. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the MARY JANE wreck located?

The MARY JANE wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.999 N,2 59.481 W.

How deep is the MARY JANE and where exactly is it located?

The MARY JANE lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.999 N,2 59.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY JANE?

The seabed around the MARY JANE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARY JANE sink?

The MARY JANE sank on Dec 6, 1887.

When was the wreck of the MARY JANE discovered?

The wreck of the MARY JANE was discovered in 1887.

What country did the MARY JANE belong to?

The MARY JANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY JANE carrying?

The MARY JANE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARY JANE?

The MARY JANE had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY JANE?

The MARY JANE is classified as a barge.

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