William Rawcliffe Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
William rawcliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.648 N,3 7.314 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510800
  • Longitude: -3.121900
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE
Type sailing vessel
Length 21.6 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 64
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1875
Original Detection Year 1875
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Surveying Details

27.10.1875 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 26 AND 27.10.1875. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533038N, 030714W. NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 400YDS SW BY S FROM CROSBY LTV AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE wreck located?

The WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.648 N,3 7.314 W.

When did the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE sink?

The WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE sank on Oct 24, 1875.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE was discovered in 1875.

What cargo was the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE carrying?

The WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE?

The WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE had a tonnage of 64 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE?

The WILLIAM RAWCLIFFE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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