William Huskisson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
William huskisson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.665 N,3 4.947 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.461083
  • Longitude: -3.082450
Wreck Depth -0.8 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM HUSKISSON
Type barge
Length 30.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

10.7.56 INCHES TIMBERS, COPPER FASTENED DECK, WATER TANK & WINDLASS CASTING AT WK. HIGHEST PART OF IRON WORK ABOUT 7FT, FRAMES ABOUT 4FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 307DEG 10500FT FROM ROCK LT HO. HEIGHT 1FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 532740N, 030453W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H3347/58 16.3.59 ST IN 532740N, 030451W. (MDHB K1720). BR STD. H4288/62 31.3.64 ST DRIES 1FT IN 532739N, 030452W. (K3500/2). BR STD. 26.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.8MTRS. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM HUSKISSON wreck located?

The WILLIAM HUSKISSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.665 N,3 4.947 W.

How deep is the WILLIAM HUSKISSON and where exactly is it located?

The WILLIAM HUSKISSON lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.665 N,3 4.947 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM HUSKISSON?

The seabed around the WILLIAM HUSKISSON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM HUSKISSON discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM HUSKISSON was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM HUSKISSON?

The WILLIAM HUSKISSON is classified as a barge.

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