Thornton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Thornton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.306 N,3 10.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505100
  • Longitude: -3.183000
Wreck Depth -0.2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORNTON
Type steam ship
Tonnage 1615
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1867
Original Detection Year 1867
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 1978

Surveying Details

DEPTH 1FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533017N, 031055W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 WK 0FM 1FT IN 533016W, 031056W. (K3500/2). LC 1951. 28.2.74 28.2.74 SHOWN AS WK DRIES 0.3 MTRS [LAT] IN 533017.5N, 031054W ON K3500 NO 9. NC 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.2 MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO 10. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN VICTORIA CHANNEL NEAR V3 RED BUOY. DRIFTED ON TO WEST MIDDLE & BECAME A TOTAL WK.

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FAQ

Where is the THORNTON wreck located?

The THORNTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.306 N,3 10.98 W.

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

The THORNTON lies at a depth of about -0.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.306 N,3 10.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THORNTON?

The seabed around the THORNTON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the THORNTON sink?

The THORNTON sank on Dec 6, 1867.

When was the wreck of the THORNTON discovered?

The wreck of the THORNTON was discovered in 1867.

What was the tonnage of the THORNTON?

The THORNTON had a tonnage of 1615 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORNTON?

The THORNTON is classified as a steam ship.

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