Ant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.516 N,3 15.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.325267
  • Longitude: -3.251317
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type net
Cargo construction materials,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H8429/19 1.11.19 GROUNDING POSN WITH MOSTYN CHURCH 219DEG, 5C. NOW COVERED IN SAND. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM). POSN 531930N, 031500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN SAIL JIGGER [LIGHTER] BUILT 1863. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLARE'S LIGHTERAGE CO., LANCS. PASSAGE PORT DINORWIC FOR SANKEY BRIDGES. LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS JANE IN FORCE 7 WINDS. (SIBI)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 19.516 N,3 15.079 W
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FAQ

Where is the ANT wreck located?

The ANT wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.516 N,3 15.079 W.

When did the ANT sink?

The ANT sank on Feb 19, 1907.

When was the wreck of the ANT discovered?

The wreck of the ANT was discovered in 1907.

What country did the ANT belong to?

The ANT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ANT carrying?

The ANT was carrying construction materials,stone.

What was the tonnage of the ANT?

The ANT had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANT?

The ANT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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