Rambler Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Rambler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.249 N,2 59.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.387483
  • Longitude: -2.990517
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAMBLER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 77
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1898
Original Detection Year 1898
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

4.5.1898 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB FROM 4.5.1898 TO 6.5.1898. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FT BELOW LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 4FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 24.2.75 NO LONGER SHOWN ON MDHB CHART 1974. DELETE. 22.9.82 SHOWN AS WK 1.3MTRS ON SURVEY K8022/8. NOT SHOWN ON NC 3490. 11.8.86 SHOWN AS WK 1.3MTRS ON MERSEY 21/5. BR STD. 25.8.96 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL ON BA 3490 1994 EDN AS PLOTS ON DRYING BANK. 11.12.98 NOT SHOWN ON LATEST MERSEY SURVEY. RETAINED AS FOUL ON NE 3490. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 1MTR ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12]. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY BELLOT, JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J P TOQUE, ST HELLIER. PASSAGE JERSEY FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK ABOUT 390YDS W QUARTER N FROM THE S PIERHEAD OF BRUNSWICK HALF-TIDE ENTRANCE AFTER COLLISION WITH SS LESTRIS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the RAMBLER wreck located?

The RAMBLER wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.249 N,2 59.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAMBLER?

The seabed around the RAMBLER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RAMBLER sink?

The RAMBLER sank on Apr 30, 1898.

When was the wreck of the RAMBLER discovered?

The wreck of the RAMBLER was discovered in 1898.

What country did the RAMBLER belong to?

The RAMBLER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RAMBLER carrying?

The RAMBLER was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the RAMBLER?

The RAMBLER had a tonnage of 77 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAMBLER?

The RAMBLER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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