Nautilus Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Nautilus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.198 N,3 7.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.553300
  • Longitude: -3.130500
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILUS
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1893
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 9.10.1893 REMOVED ABOUT 0.75 OF A MILE SOUTHWARD & FURTHER INSHORE BY HER OWNERS ON 9.10.1893. OWING TO UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER THERE WAS NO CHANCE FOR FURTHER OPERATIONS & SHE BROKE UP ON 13.12.1893. DEPTH 0FT REDUCED TO LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 24.3.75 24.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS FOUL IN 533311N, 030745W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED IN A SINKING CONDITION OFF FORMBY PT & FILLED WITH THE TIDE.

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS wreck located?

The NAUTILUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.198 N,3 7.83 W.

When did the NAUTILUS sink?

The NAUTILUS sank on Sep 17, 1893.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILUS discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILUS was discovered in 1890.

What country did the NAUTILUS belong to?

The NAUTILUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NAUTILUS carrying?

The NAUTILUS was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS?

The NAUTILUS is classified as a barge.

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