William And Alice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
William and alice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.981 N,3 6.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.516350
  • Longitude: -3.114950
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM AND ALICE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 57
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1908
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Surveying Details

6.5.1908 DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 6.5.1908 BY MDHB. DEPTH 28FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 4FMS 4FT 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 7.9MTRS. NC 1951. 25.3.75 AMEND TO WK 8.0MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 9.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.7MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 12.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24 & 27.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000416268 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 12.08.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 AT RUNCORN. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK IN THE CROSBY CHANNEL ABOUT 250YDS SE OF C4 RED BUOY AFTER COLLIDING WITH THE BUOY. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM AND ALICE wreck located?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.981 N,3 6.897 W.

How deep is the WILLIAM AND ALICE and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.981 N,3 6.897 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM AND ALICE?

The seabed around the WILLIAM AND ALICE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM AND ALICE sink?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE sank on May 2, 1908.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM AND ALICE discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM AND ALICE was discovered in 1908.

What country did the WILLIAM AND ALICE belong to?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM AND ALICE carrying?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE was carrying chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM AND ALICE?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE had a tonnage of 57 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM AND ALICE?

The WILLIAM AND ALICE is classified as a barge.

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