Swan Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Swan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.616 N,2 58.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.360267
  • Longitude: -2.976067
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWAN
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 40
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1874
Original Detection Year 1874
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

17.10.1874 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 17.10.1874 - DEPTH 10FT BELOW LBD (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 13.5.75 SHOWN AS WK 2.6MTRS (PREVIOUSLY WK 10FT) IN 532136N, 025828W [OGB] ON MDHB SURVEY K 4111/7 [1974 CHART]. NC 3490. 21.12.98 NOT SHOWN ON LATEST MERSEY SURVEY. RETAIN AS FOUL ON NE 3490. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 0.5MTR ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK OFF BROMBOROUGH POOL.

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FAQ

Where is the SWAN wreck located?

The SWAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.616 N,2 58.564 W.

When did the SWAN sink?

The SWAN sank on Oct 10, 1874.

When was the wreck of the SWAN discovered?

The wreck of the SWAN was discovered in 1874.

What country did the SWAN belong to?

The SWAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWAN carrying?

The SWAN was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SWAN?

The SWAN had a tonnage of 40 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWAN?

The SWAN is classified as a barge.

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