Planet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Planet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.116 N,2 59.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.385267
  • Longitude: -2.998567
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLANET
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.3 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1869
Original Detection Year 1869
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Surveying Details

1.12.1869 SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH DOUGLAS ABOUT 300YDS E OF THE NORTH CUNARD BUOY. DISPERSED BY GUNPOWDER BY MDHB 1.12.1869. DEPTH 45FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 7FMS 3FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 13.2MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RSDRA2025000338115 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000406726 26.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.08.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. SUNK BY COLLISION, LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the PLANET wreck located?

The PLANET wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.116 N,2 59.914 W.

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

The PLANET lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.116 N,2 59.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PLANET?

The seabed around the PLANET lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PLANET sink?

The PLANET sank on Nov 24, 1869.

When was the wreck of the PLANET discovered?

The wreck of the PLANET was discovered in 1869.

What country did the PLANET belong to?

The PLANET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PLANET carrying?

The PLANET was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PLANET?

The PLANET had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLANET?

The PLANET is classified as a sailing vessel.

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