Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.715 N,3 18.762 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.511917
  • Longitude: -3.312700
Wreck Depth 10.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEEN
Type steam ship
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 161
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1906
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2001

Surveying Details

23.8.1906 DISPERSED BY MDHB ON 23.8.1906. DEPTH 37FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533042N, 031840W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 19.6.64 H4288/62 19.6.64 WK 6 FMS 1 FT IN 533042N, 031837W. (LHB SURVEY). - NM 1199/64. 28.2.74 28.2.74 NOT SHOWN ON LHB SURVEY K3500 NO 9. AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON LHB SURVEY K3500 NO 10. DELETE. NC 1951. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WK 10.8 MTRS IN 533042N, 031841W ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 2.25 MILES SSW (MAG) FROM THE BAR LTV AFTER COLLISION WITH SS VOLTAIRE.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the QUEEN wreck located?

The QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.715 N,3 18.762 W.

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

The QUEEN lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.715 N,3 18.762 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEEN?

The seabed around the QUEEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the QUEEN sink?

The QUEEN sank on Aug 21, 1906.

When was the wreck of the QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the QUEEN was discovered in 1906.

What was the tonnage of the QUEEN?

The QUEEN had a tonnage of 161 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEEN?

The QUEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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