The Lady Mostyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
The lady mostyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.331 N,3 10.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.522183
  • Longitude: -3.168550
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE LADY MOSTYN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 305
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 5, 1978

Surveying Details

H0703/40 29.7.41 H0703/40 29.7.41 SUNK IN 533120N, 030955W. NCA. 11.12.51 11.12.51 INS AS DW IN 533120N, 031002W. (MDHB) NE 1951. 17.4.73 17.4.73 ON 24.7.40 WAS LYING ON HER SIDE VERY BADLY DAMAGED. UNSALVABLE. SCOURED DOWN IN SAND & TURNED UPRIGHT. REPD IN 1941 TO HAVE TOPMAST SHOWING ABOUT 5FT ABOVE LBD. NOW DEPTH 7FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533119N, 031002W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 8.8.73 8.8.73 AMEND TO WK 1FM 1FT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). BR STD. 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 1.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

MINED 079DEG 1.5M FROM FORMBY LTV.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the THE LADY MOSTYN wreck located?

The THE LADY MOSTYN wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.331 N,3 10.113 W.

How deep is the THE LADY MOSTYN and where exactly is it located?

The THE LADY MOSTYN lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.331 N,3 10.113 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE LADY MOSTYN?

The seabed around the THE LADY MOSTYN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the THE LADY MOSTYN sink?

The THE LADY MOSTYN sank on Jul 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the THE LADY MOSTYN discovered?

The wreck of the THE LADY MOSTYN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the THE LADY MOSTYN belong to?

The THE LADY MOSTYN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THE LADY MOSTYN?

The THE LADY MOSTYN had a tonnage of 305 tons.

What type of wreck is the THE LADY MOSTYN?

The THE LADY MOSTYN is classified as a motor vessel.

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