Trial Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Trial Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.433 N,2 55.881 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.357217
  • Longitude: -2.931350
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIAL
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 38
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 2, 2025

Surveying Details

28.3.1881 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 24 & 28.3.1881 BY MD & HB. LAST DEPTH OVER WK 25FT BELOW LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 10FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 12.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 7.1MTRS IN 532125N, 025548W. (MERSEY 25/15). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON DRYING LINE ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12]. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000310604 06.11.24 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2024). NFA. RSDRA2025000195903 02.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 18.03.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK OFF OTTERSPOOL. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.433 N,2 55.881 W
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FAQ

Where is the TRIAL wreck located?

The TRIAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.433 N,2 55.881 W.

When did the TRIAL sink?

The TRIAL sank on Mar 21, 1881.

When was the wreck of the TRIAL discovered?

The wreck of the TRIAL was discovered in 1881.

What country did the TRIAL belong to?

The TRIAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TRIAL?

The TRIAL had a tonnage of 38 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIAL?

The TRIAL is classified as a barge.

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