Ruby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Ruby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.606 N,3 11.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.526767
  • Longitude: -3.188000
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 52
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1876
Original Detection Year 1876
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Surveying Details

21.11.1876 DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 21.11.1876 BY MDHB. 31.5.61 LOCATED DURING ROPE SWEEPING OPERATIONS. SOME RIBS AND KEEL REMAINING. KEEL RECOVERED INTACT (APPROX 60FT X 1FT X 1FT). 18.10.61 SAMPLE OF CLAY FOUND ADHERING TO KEEL IDENTIFIED POSITIVELY BY LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY AS CHINA CLAY THUS CONFIRMING IDENTIFICATION OF WRECKAGE AS RUBY. APRIL 1962 SWEPT CLEAR 26FT BELOW LBD. GEN DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). DATE NOT KNOWN. SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 5FMS 1FT. 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 8.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 25.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 9.0 MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO 10. NC 1951. 5.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 533135.5N, 031112W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81 (K8577/2). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 10.4MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 2.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000416449 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 18.08.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 0.25 MILES E FROM FORMBY LTV AFTER STRIKING ON ZEBRA FLATS. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.606 N,3 11.28 W
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FAQ

Where is the RUBY wreck located?

The RUBY wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.606 N,3 11.28 W.

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

The RUBY lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.606 N,3 11.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBY?

The seabed around the RUBY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the RUBY sink?

The RUBY sank on Nov 17, 1876.

When was the wreck of the RUBY discovered?

The wreck of the RUBY was discovered in 1876.

What country did the RUBY belong to?

The RUBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUBY carrying?

The RUBY was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the RUBY?

The RUBY had a tonnage of 52 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBY?

The RUBY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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