Red Jacket Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Red jacket Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.132 N,3 14.263 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.435533
  • Longitude: -3.237717
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RED JACKET
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1881
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2004

Surveying Details

29.8.1881 [NO DATE] BARGE RED JACKET IN 532607N, 031411W [OGB]. DISPERSED BY MDHB 29.8.1881. REDUCED TO LBD (0FT). (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 27.3.75 27.3.75 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.5MTRS [LAT] ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. BR STD. H2003/86 24.2.87 H2003/86 24.2.87 DISPROVED BY VISUAL, DCS3 & E/S SEARCH, 6.12.86. MAY HAVE BEEN BURIED DUE ENCROACHMENT OF E HOYLE SPIT. (MD & HC, HI 323). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ON EAST HOYLE BANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the RED JACKET wreck located?

The RED JACKET wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.132 N,3 14.263 W.

How deep is the RED JACKET and where exactly is it located?

The RED JACKET lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.132 N,3 14.263 W.

When did the RED JACKET sink?

The RED JACKET sank on Aug 10, 1881.

When was the wreck of the RED JACKET discovered?

The wreck of the RED JACKET was discovered in 1881.

What country did the RED JACKET belong to?

The RED JACKET belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RED JACKET?

The RED JACKET had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the RED JACKET?

The RED JACKET is classified as a barge.

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