Wellington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wellington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.282 N,3 13.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.438033
  • Longitude: -3.216883
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELLINGTON
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1897
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 25.6.1897 [NO DATE] SV WELLINGTON IN 532616N, 031256E [OGB]. DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 25.6.1897. DEPTH UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 27.3.75 27.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2001

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN SCHOONER BUILT 1814, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J HUGHES, PORT DINORWIC. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR MALLTRAETH, ANGLESEY. FOUNDERED IN HORSE CHANNEL ABOUT 400YDS NNW 1/4 W FROM H4 RED BUOY IN WNW FORCE 10. CREW OF 2 LOST. (SIBI)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 26.282 N,3 13.013 W
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FAQ

Where is the WELLINGTON wreck located?

The WELLINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.282 N,3 13.013 W.

When did the WELLINGTON sink?

The WELLINGTON sank on Jun 16, 1897.

When was the wreck of the WELLINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the WELLINGTON was discovered in 1897.

What cargo was the WELLINGTON carrying?

The WELLINGTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WELLINGTON?

The WELLINGTON had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELLINGTON?

The WELLINGTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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