Severn Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Severn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.315 N,3 8.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505250
  • Longitude: -3.140500
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEVERN
Type sailing vessel
Length 29.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 128
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Surveying Details

28.10.1881 MASTS, ANCHORS & CABLES REMOVED BY MDHB AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FLOAT HER ON 28.10.1881 & 29.10.1881. REMAINS DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 28.6.1882. 29.6.1882 29.6.1882 DEPTH REDUCED TO LBD, (0FT). (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533018N, 030821W. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 0.5M SOUTH FROM C2 RED BUOY AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SEVERN wreck located?

The SEVERN wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.315 N,3 8.43 W.

When did the SEVERN sink?

The SEVERN sank on Oct 28, 1881.

When was the wreck of the SEVERN discovered?

The wreck of the SEVERN was discovered in 1881.

What was the tonnage of the SEVERN?

The SEVERN had a tonnage of 128 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEVERN?

The SEVERN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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