Perseverance Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Perseverance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 29.965 N,3 6.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.499417
  • Longitude: -3.111333
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEVERANCE
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 12.11.1894 DISPERSED BY MDHB ON 10 AND 12.11.1894. HT 1FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 532957N, 030636W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

DROVE ON SHORE ON BURBO BANK. AFTERWARDS CAPSIZED AND SANK ABOUT 350YDS SW BY 1/2 W FROM C5 RED BUOY.

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEVERANCE wreck located?

The PERSEVERANCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.965 N,3 6.68 W.

When did the PERSEVERANCE sink?

The PERSEVERANCE sank on Nov 8, 1894.

When was the wreck of the PERSEVERANCE discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEVERANCE was discovered in 1894.

What cargo was the PERSEVERANCE carrying?

The PERSEVERANCE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEVERANCE?

The PERSEVERANCE had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEVERANCE?

The PERSEVERANCE is classified as a sailing vessel.