Nuncio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Nuncio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.915 N,3 13.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.515250
  • Longitude: -3.217717
Wreck Depth 7.7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUNCIO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1883
Original Detection Year 1883
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 10.10.1883 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHC ON 9 &10.10.1883 & 30.5.1884. DEPTH 27FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WRECK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 3FT ON 1951. 25.3.75 AMEND TO WK 7.7 MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 6.2MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A F STONEMAN & CO, YARMOUTH, NS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW ORLEANS. BEAT OVER LITTLE BURBO BANK & SANK ABOUT 1 MILE WSW FROM FORMBY LIGHTSHIP WHILE OUTBOUND IN N FORCE 6. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the NUNCIO wreck located?

The NUNCIO wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.915 N,3 13.063 W.

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

The NUNCIO lies at a depth of about 7.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.915 N,3 13.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NUNCIO?

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

When did the NUNCIO sink?

The NUNCIO sank on Oct 5, 1883.

When was the wreck of the NUNCIO discovered?

The wreck of the NUNCIO was discovered in 1883.

What country did the NUNCIO belong to?

The NUNCIO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NUNCIO carrying?

The NUNCIO was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the NUNCIO?

The NUNCIO had a tonnage of 1253 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUNCIO?

The NUNCIO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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