Pigeon Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Pigeon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.565 N,3 7.464 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.509417
  • Longitude: -3.124400
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIGEON
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 111
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1878
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Surveying Details

16.1.1878 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 15 AND 16.1.1878. DEPTH 35FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533033N, 030723W. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 100 FMS SE BY E FROM C3 RED BUOY AFTER BEATING OVER PART OF BURBO BANK.

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FAQ

Where is the PIGEON wreck located?

The PIGEON wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.565 N,3 7.464 W.

When did the PIGEON sink?

The PIGEON sank on Jan 13, 1878.

When was the wreck of the PIGEON discovered?

The wreck of the PIGEON was discovered in 1878.

What was the tonnage of the PIGEON?

The PIGEON had a tonnage of 111 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIGEON?

The PIGEON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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