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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 29, 2015 |
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.
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 17.038 N,4 39.373 W
Missouri on Wreck Map
Missouri Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
CONSISTS OF PLATES, BOILERS AND HULL SECTIONS