Old England Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Old england Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.782 N,3 6.464 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.463033
  • Longitude: -3.107733
Wreck Depth -0.8 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLD ENGLAND
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 44
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1900
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 1977

Surveying Details

11.9.51 11.9.51 ST IN 532744N 030621W. BR STD. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 NOW IN 532746N, 030623W. (MDHB K1720). BR STD. 4.4.61 4.4.61 INS ST DR 12FT ON NE 1951. 31.3.64 31.3.64 AMEND TO ST DR 1FT. (K3500/2). NC 1951. 17.4.73 17.4.73 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 6.3.1900. DEPTH 1FT ABOVE LBD. IN POSN 532746N, 030623W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS) 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOW ST DRIES 0.8MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

DROVE ASHORE ON THE HIGH PART OF BURBO BANK & BEGAN TO BREAK UP.

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FAQ

Where is the OLD ENGLAND wreck located?

The OLD ENGLAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.782 N,3 6.464 W.

How deep is the OLD ENGLAND and where exactly is it located?

The OLD ENGLAND lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.782 N,3 6.464 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLD ENGLAND?

The seabed around the OLD ENGLAND lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the OLD ENGLAND sink?

The OLD ENGLAND sank on Jan 9, 1900.

When was the wreck of the OLD ENGLAND discovered?

The wreck of the OLD ENGLAND was discovered in 1951.

What country did the OLD ENGLAND belong to?

The OLD ENGLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OLD ENGLAND carrying?

The OLD ENGLAND was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the OLD ENGLAND?

The OLD ENGLAND had a tonnage of 44 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLD ENGLAND?

The OLD ENGLAND is classified as a barge.

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