United States Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
United states Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.049 N,2 57.565 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.367483
  • Longitude: -2.959417
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITED STATES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

31.12.1872 REMOVED BY MD & HB ON 31.12.1872 TO A POSN OFF VICTORIA TOWER. PLACED ON DEVILS BANK 2.1.1873. THROUGH HAWSERS, BREAKING SHAFTS, PADDLE-WHEELS & BOILERS REMOVED BY MD & HB & WK DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 4.11.1873 & 7.11.1873. LAST DEPTH OVER WK 12FT BELOW LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 4FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 13.10.89 WK 3.2MTRS SHOWN IN 532202N, 025729W ON DRYING BANK. (MERSEY 25/15). CHART AS FOUL. NE 3490. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 1MTR ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].

Circumstances of loss

29.12.1872 IRON HULL. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. GROUNDED OFF SANDON BASIN ON 29.12.1872 & FILLED.

General Comments

IRON HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the UNITED STATES wreck located?

The UNITED STATES wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.049 N,2 57.565 W.

When did the UNITED STATES sink?

The UNITED STATES sank on Jan 2, 1873.

When was the wreck of the UNITED STATES discovered?

The wreck of the UNITED STATES was discovered in 1873.

What country did the UNITED STATES belong to?

The UNITED STATES belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the UNITED STATES?

The UNITED STATES is classified as a steam ship.

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