Tower Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tower Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.623 N,3 5.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.493717
  • Longitude: -3.095233
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWER
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 59
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Surveying Details

26.9.1896 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 26.9.1896. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 14.1.66 WOODEN WKGE, APPROX 8FT LONG, RECOVERED FROM 532937N, 030539W, FIXED USING HSA AND HI-FIX. SWEEPING COMMENCED IN AUG 1965 COMPLETED JAN 1966, CLEAR AT 30FT [BELOW LBD]. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). BA 1951. 28.2.74 WK 8.6MTRS [LAT] SHOWN IN 532939N, 030540W ON SURVEY K3500 NO.9. NC 1951. 11.3.81 WK 8.6MTRS SHOWN IN 532939N, 030540W ON MDHC SURVEY K8577/3, DTD FEB 1981. NE 1951. 11.2.88 SHOWN AS 7.7MTRS SOUNDING ON MDHC SURVEY. AMENDED TO ABEY. NE 1951. 4.12.01 AMENDED DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2024000318469 12.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24 & 27.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000416268 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 12.08.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN CROSBY CHANNEL BETWEEN C5 & C6 BUOYS AFTER BEING AGROUND ON TAYLORS BANK. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS)

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FAQ

Where is the TOWER wreck located?

The TOWER wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.623 N,3 5.714 W.

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

The TOWER lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.623 N,3 5.714 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWER?

The seabed around the TOWER lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TOWER sink?

The TOWER sank on Aug 24, 1896.

When was the wreck of the TOWER discovered?

The wreck of the TOWER was discovered in 1896.

What was the tonnage of the TOWER?

The TOWER had a tonnage of 59 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOWER?

The TOWER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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