Nelson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nelson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.323 N,2 58.418 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.372050
  • Longitude: -2.973633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NELSON
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers UNLIT W CARD BUOY, 'NELSON' 302 DEGS X 100MTRS
Surveying Details HH206/460/05 7.12.94 LIES IN 532228.8N, 025844.7W. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD 7.94). NCA YET - TO BE MOVED SOON. HH206/460/06 21.7.95 WK MOVED TO PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE AREA. LIES IN 532217.24N, 025817.5W. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD NM 6/95). 21.7.95 WK WILL REMAIN IN ABOVE POS'N. W CARDINAL TOPMARK (UNLIT) WILL BE FITTED IN LONGER TERM. WRECK COVERS AND UNCOVERS. (TELECON MARINE OPS/WO). INS AS ST. - NM 2586/95. HH206/460/06 10.10.95 W CARDINAL DAYMARK HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED ON WRECK. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD NM 9/95). - NM 3566/95. HH206/460/06 23.7.97 DAYMARK TO BE DISCONTINUED. WK NOW MARKED WITH UNLIT W CARD BUOY, 'NELSON', IN 532218.96N, 025821.24W. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR CO, NM 7/97). - NM 3023/97. HH206/460/06 6.2.98 WK NOW IN 532218.4N, 025820.2W [OGB]. UNLIT W CAR BUOY 'NELSON' HAS BEEN MOVED TO 532220.0N, 025824.8W (APPROX 302 DEGS X 100MTRS FROM WK). (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY NM 2/98 & MERSEY 24/67 DTD 28.1.98). - NM 893/98. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC; IN 5322.319N, 0258.403W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH -1.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 111/291 DEGS. NFS (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). RETAIN DW.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 1998
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.323 N,2 58.418 W
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FAQ

Where is the NELSON wreck located?

The NELSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.323 N,2 58.418 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NELSON?

The seabed around the NELSON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the NELSON discovered?

The wreck of the NELSON was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the NELSON?

The NELSON is classified as a tug.

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