Calderon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Calderon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.452 N,3 7.693 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.524200
  • Longitude: -3.128217
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALDERON
Type steam ship
Length 115.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 98
Tonnage 4080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1912
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 31.8.1912 DISPERSED BY MDHB BETWEEN FEB 1912 AND 31.8.1912 11.5.50 WK LOCATED. DEPTH BY LEADLINE 34FT 6IN. DEPTH 32FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 5FMS 2FT. 1.4.74 INS WK 9.1MTRS [LAT] NC 1951. 25.3.75 AMEND TO WK 9.3MTRS [LAT] IN 533126N, 03 0741.5W [OGB]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 EXAM'D 8.1.06 IN 5331.4509N, 0307.6895W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.32 IN GEN DEPTH 14.66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.34MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 10.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 5.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.448N, 0307.659W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 0.8MTRS. LIES 098/278 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM’D BY BDC; IN 5331.453N, 0307.690W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 52.7MTRS, WIDTH 20.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. SEP 2020/000222576 17.11.21 EXAM’D BY BDC 6.9.2021. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.61MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). RETAIN DW 10.3MTRS. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 27.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 24.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.49 MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). RETAIN DW 10.3 MTRS. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.86MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 10.3MTRS. RSDRA2025000416268 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 12.08.25). RETAIN DW 10.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY WORKMAN CLARK & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 534NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER. WAS STRUCK IN CROSBY CHANNEL BY SS MUSKETEER AND CUT IN TWO. SANK ABOUT 317YDS ABOUT SE 1/2 E (MAG) OF THE NEW POSN OF C2 RED CON BUOY. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.86MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 10.3MTRS.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CALDERON wreck located?

The CALDERON wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.452 N,3 7.693 W.

How deep is the CALDERON and where exactly is it located?

The CALDERON lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.452 N,3 7.693 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALDERON?

The seabed around the CALDERON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CALDERON sink?

The CALDERON sank on Jan 23, 1912.

When was the wreck of the CALDERON discovered?

The wreck of the CALDERON was discovered in 1912.

What cargo was the CALDERON carrying?

The CALDERON was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CALDERON?

The CALDERON had a tonnage of 4080 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALDERON?

The CALDERON is classified as a steam ship.

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