Prudence Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Prudence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 31.298 N,3 7.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.521633
  • Longitude: -3.132450
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRUDENCE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 71
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1873
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951. SEP 2020/000222576 17.11.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.9.2021. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

DROVE ASHORE ON TAYLOR'S BANK. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). AMEND DEAD.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.298 N,3 7.947 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRUDENCE wreck located?

The PRUDENCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.298 N,3 7.947 W.

When did the PRUDENCE sink?

The PRUDENCE sank on Sep 10, 1873.

When was the wreck of the PRUDENCE discovered?

The wreck of the PRUDENCE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PRUDENCE belong to?

The PRUDENCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRUDENCE?

The PRUDENCE had a tonnage of 71 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRUDENCE?

The PRUDENCE is classified as a sailing vessel.