Wasp Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Wasp Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.844 N,2 59.778 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.380733
  • Longitude: -2.996300
Wreck Depth 14.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WASP
Type steam ship
Length 57.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 33.37
Sonar Width 12.03
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 145
Tonnage 550
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2025

Surveying Details

2.8.1888 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 2.8.1888 & 27.9.1888. DEPTH 50FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 & 3477 AS WK 8FMS 2FT. H5282/71 24.2.74 AMEND TO WK 14.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. RSDRA2023000324379 21.12.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 5.12.2023 IN 5522.844N, 0259.778 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 33.37MTRS, WIDTH 12.03MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 145/325 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY 09/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). RETAIN DW 14.7MTS ABOVE. RSDRA2025000144244 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 05.03.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000305099 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000406726 26.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.08.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000491080 08.10.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.06MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). RETAIN DW 14.7MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

WHEN ROUNDING TO FOR DOCKING, FELL ATHWART THE BARQUE HYPATIA LYING AT ANCHOR IN THE SLOYNE. SANK ABOUT 200YDS S OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CUNARD BUOY.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WASP wreck located?

The WASP wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.844 N,2 59.778 W.

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

The WASP lies at a depth of about 14.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.844 N,2 59.778 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WASP?

The seabed around the WASP lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the WASP sink?

The WASP sank on Jul 11, 1888.

When was the wreck of the WASP discovered?

The wreck of the WASP was discovered in 1888.

What was the tonnage of the WASP?

The WASP had a tonnage of 550 tons.

What type of wreck is the WASP?

The WASP is classified as a steam ship.

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