Missouri Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Missouri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.038 N,4 39.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.283967
  • Longitude: -4.656217
Wreck Depth 5.9 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MISSOURI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 147.7
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 80
Tonnage 5146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1886
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1244/69 10.1.69 WRECK BADLY BROKEN UP. STEERING GEAR STANDS CLEAR OF THE ROCKY SEABED BY 15FT. GENERAL DEPTH IS 30-40FT. CLOSE UNDER CLIFFS. (PILOT OFFICER D A GREY, RAF REPORT DTD 5.1.69). H1243/70 3.7.70 LOCATED IN 5317000N, 043918W. WRECK IS NOW ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA IS SOME DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT FOULING THE PROMINENT SECTIONS WITH AN ANCHOR. MAX HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 8-10FT. LIES APPROX E/W. (J G LONGWORTH, 1.7.70). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H1285/75/278 5.8.75 A WELL DIVED WRECK WITH NEARLY ALL THE PLATES LAYING FLAT, THE HIGHEST BEING 3FT AND NOT DANGEROUS. THERE IS ONE PIECE FURTHER OUT WHICH STANDS 9-12FT FROM THE SEABED. POSN OF WK 531703N, 043930W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 9.7.75). NCA. 2.4.82 DESCRIBED AS WELL BROKEN UP, ALMOST LEVEL WITH SEABED. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL II). H1310/82/27 22.9.83 LIES 250DEGS [T], 25MTRS FROM 531702N, 043919W. SUBSTANTIAL WRECKAGE, STEEL PLATES, BOILERS & HULL SECTIONS RISING 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (R S BUFTON, 8.9.83). BR STD. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 EXAM'D 27.7.15 IN 5317.038N, 0439.373W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 147.7MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, HEIGHT 1.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 80/260. MAGNETOMETER READING STRONG. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND FOUL 5.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN SNOWSTORM, WHILE EN-ROUTE BOSTON TO LIVERPOOL, NEAR PORT HAARFARCH. PART OF CARGO RECOVERED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G. WARREN & CO.

General Comments

CONSISTS OF PLATES, BOILERS AND HULL SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.038 N,4 39.373 W
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FAQ

Where is the MISSOURI wreck located?

The MISSOURI wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.038 N,4 39.373 W.

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

The MISSOURI lies at a depth of about 5.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.038 N,4 39.373 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MISSOURI?

The seabed around the MISSOURI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MISSOURI sink?

The MISSOURI sank on Mar 1, 1886.

When was the wreck of the MISSOURI discovered?

The wreck of the MISSOURI was discovered in 1969.

What country did the MISSOURI belong to?

The MISSOURI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MISSOURI carrying?

The MISSOURI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MISSOURI?

The MISSOURI had a tonnage of 5146 tons.

What type of wreck is the MISSOURI?

The MISSOURI is classified as a steam ship.

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