Shannon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Shannon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.481 N,3 7.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.524683
  • Longitude: -3.132450
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHANNON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 26.9 m
Width 4.7 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 91
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1889
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 27.3.1890 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 27.3.1890. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 6FMS 4FT. 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 11.6MTRS. NC 1951. 25.3.75 AMEND TO WK 11.7MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 8.3MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000416268 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 12.08.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1846 BY THOMAS & WAKEFIELD, HULL. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T H WILLIAMS, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 30NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS LENGTHENED IN 1880 AND ENGINE COMPOUNDED BY R SMITH, PRESTON. STRANDED AND LOST ON TAYLORS BANK ABOUT 350YDS NNE FROM C3 BLACK BUOY. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the SHANNON wreck located?

The SHANNON wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.481 N,3 7.947 W.

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

The SHANNON lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.481 N,3 7.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHANNON?

The seabed around the SHANNON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SHANNON sink?

The SHANNON sank on Oct 29, 1889.

When was the wreck of the SHANNON discovered?

The wreck of the SHANNON was discovered in 1889.

What country did the SHANNON belong to?

The SHANNON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHANNON carrying?

The SHANNON was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SHANNON?

The SHANNON had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHANNON?

The SHANNON is classified as a steam ship.

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