William J Taylor (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William j taylor (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.092 N,0 56.344 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.518200
  • Longitude: 0.939067
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.8
Orientation 70
Tonnage 393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1881
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Surveying Details

SANK 100DEGS, 1.21M FROM SE MAPLIN MEASURED MILE BEACON. HH1401/57 25.6.57 HH1401/57 25.6.57 SWEPT CLEAR 37FT, FOUL 38FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 60FT. SEABED HARD SAND. (EC OF ES SWEEP REPORT DTD 22.5.57). - NM 1462/57. HH4710/63 5.5.64 HH4710/63 5.5.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT IN 60FT. A/S CONTACT FROM E ON THE EBB TIDE. (HMS ECHO, 1.12.63). HH1952/63 20.1.66 HH1952/63 20.1.66 SHOWN AS SW 6FMS 3FT ON SURVEY [K 4741/2]. BR STD. HH1952/63 29.8.68 HH1952/63 29.8.68 WK REMOVAL OPERATION IN PROGRESS. G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, S OF WK. (PLA NM 52/68). - NM 1485(T)/68. HH1952/63 3.10.69 HH1952/63 3.10.69 WK REMOVED AND AREA CLEAR AT 51FT 6IN BELOW DATUM [LAT]. NO FOUL AREA. (PLA REPORT DTD 30.9.69). HH1952/63 28.1.70 HH1952/63 28.1.70 WK DELETED. - NM 232/70. HH244/420/03 1.11.96 HH244/420/03 1.11.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 513104.4N, 005630.8E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. TWO MOUNDS AT 16.8MTRS WITH A RIDGE JOINING THEM, SCOUR ADJACENT TO THE S. INS AS FOUL. (PLA SURVEY REPORT 38/96). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. 14.6.05 SHOWN IN 5131.092N, 0056.344E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. RSDRA2025000252460 16.05.2025 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY, DTD 05.02.25). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 OF IRON BY MARSHALL'S NEPTUNE WORKS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G BEAZLEY & SON, PENZANCE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PLOVER OF LONDON. (SIBI).

General Comments

TWO MOUNDS WITH A RIDGE JOINING THEM

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.092 N,0 56.344 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) wreck located?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.092 N,0 56.344 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF)?

The seabed around the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) sink?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) sank on Sep 28, 1881.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) was discovered in 1881.

What country did the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) belong to?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) carrying?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF)?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) had a tonnage of 393 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF)?

The WILLIAM J TAYLOR (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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