Miner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Miner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.733 N,2 57.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.362217
  • Longitude: -2.951083
Wreck Depth -1.7 m
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINER
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 41
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1882
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

12.1.1882 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 12.1.1882. LAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FT ABOVE LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 12FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). HH206/260/01 5.5.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEYS 36-1 & 25-21 [BAY 221], BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS WITH DRYING DEPTHS OF 2MTRS. (MD & HC SURVEYS DTD 5.11.93). RETAIN AS FOUL ON NE 3490. 25.10.94 WK DRIES 1.7MTRS SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 25-22. (MD & HC). NE 3490. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS WK DRIES 1.7MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ON THE BANK WEST OF GARSTON CHANNEL. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.733 N,2 57.065 W
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FAQ

Where is the MINER wreck located?

The MINER wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.733 N,2 57.065 W.

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

The MINER lies at a depth of about -1.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.733 N,2 57.065 W.

When did the MINER sink?

The MINER sank on Jan 2, 1882.

When was the wreck of the MINER discovered?

The wreck of the MINER was discovered in 1882.

What country did the MINER belong to?

The MINER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINER?

The MINER had a tonnage of 41 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINER?

The MINER is classified as a barge.

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