Swansea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Swansea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.765 N,3 3.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.462750
  • Longitude: -3.053850
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWANSEA
Type steam ship
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1867
Original Detection Year 1867
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Surveying Details

9.11.1868 ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY MDHB TO RAISE THE VESSEL WHICH RESULTED IN HER BEING CUT INTO THREE PIECES. SHE WAS LATER DISPERSED BY BLASTING, WHICH WAS COMPLETED 9.11.1868. DEPTH 30FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 & 1951 AS WK 5FMS. 28.2.74 28.2.74 WK 8.5MTRS IN 532745N, 030306W. (K3500 NO9). NC 1951. H5282/71 21.2.75 H5282/71 21.2.75 SHOWN AS WK 8.6MTRS [LAT] IN 532745N, 030309W ON MD & HB CHART 1974. BR STD. H5282/71 15.4.75 H5282/71 15.4.75 POSN AMENDED 532745N, 030309W. (MD & HC, LTR DTD 17.3.75). BR STD. HH091/124/01 25.4.06 HH091/124/01 25.4.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY COLLISION WITH SS MAGNETIC IN CROSBY CHANNEL.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SWANSEA wreck located?

The SWANSEA wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.765 N,3 3.231 W.

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

The SWANSEA lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.765 N,3 3.231 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWANSEA?

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

When did the SWANSEA sink?

The SWANSEA sank on Dec 21, 1867.

When was the wreck of the SWANSEA discovered?

The wreck of the SWANSEA was discovered in 1867.

What was the tonnage of the SWANSEA?

The SWANSEA had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWANSEA?

The SWANSEA is classified as a steam ship.

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