Vesta Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Vesta Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 22.799 N,2 59.381 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 9.3 m |
| Water Depth | 9 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VESTA |
| Type | barge |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 60 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 1, 1906 |
| Original Detection Year | 1906 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | 7.12.1906 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 7.12.1906. DEPTH 32FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 3477 AS WK 5FMS 2FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 9.3MTRS SHOWN IN 532247N, 025918W ON MERSEY SURVEY. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD 1974). NC 3490 & 3477. BR STD. HH206/260/01 12.4.94 HH206/260/01 12.4.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 35-1, BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOURS COMPANY 5.11.93). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 10, 1977 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ABOUT 770YDS ABOUT SW BY W (MAG) FROM THE S PIERHEAD, TOXTETH DOCK.
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