Thomas Davies Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thomas davies Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.399 N,2 58.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.373317
  • Longitude: -2.978567
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS DAVIES
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1872
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

28.9.1872 DISPERSED BY GUNPOWDER BY MD & HB ON 28.9.1872. DEPTH 24FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS ). WK 4FMS IN 532223N, 025838W. ADMIRALTY). H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 6.8MTRS IN 532223N, 025838W. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. H2437/76 31.12.79 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY K4111/9. BR STD. 22.9.82 WK 6.8MTRS SHOWN IN 532223N, 025838W ON K8022/8. NCA. 13.10.89 WK AS ABOVE IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 5MTRS. (MERSEY 25/15). CHART AS FOUL. NE 3490. 20.7.94 NOW SHOWN IN GEN DEPTHS 7MTRS ON MERSEY 24/55 [DTD 24.5.94]. CHART AS WK 6.8MTRS. NE 3490. 21.12.01 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 25.1.91]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS WK 6.8MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.14].

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED ABOVE NEW FERRY IN A LEAKY STATE WHERE SHE CAPSIZED & HER CARGO WASHED OUT. AFTERWARDS DRIFTED INTO DEEP WATER NEARLY MID CHANNEL OFF THE HERCULANEUM DOCK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS DAVIES wreck located?

The THOMAS DAVIES wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.399 N,2 58.714 W.

How deep is the THOMAS DAVIES and where exactly is it located?

The THOMAS DAVIES lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.399 N,2 58.714 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS DAVIES?

The seabed around the THOMAS DAVIES lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS DAVIES discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS DAVIES was discovered in 1872.

What country did the THOMAS DAVIES belong to?

The THOMAS DAVIES belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS DAVIES?

The THOMAS DAVIES is classified as a sailing vessel.

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