Christina Shearer Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Christina shearer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 31.298 N,3 10.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.521633
  • Longitude: -3.171333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINA SHEARER
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1914
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. DEPTH 26FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533117N, 031012W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

HAVING FOULED FORMBY LTV DRIFTED AWAY AND SANK IN QUEENS CHANNEL ABOUT 600YDS SW 1/4 W (MAG) OF C1 BLACK CAN BUOY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.298 N,3 10.28 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINA SHEARER wreck located?

The CHRISTINA SHEARER wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.298 N,3 10.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINA SHEARER?

The seabed around the CHRISTINA SHEARER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CHRISTINA SHEARER sink?

The CHRISTINA SHEARER sank on Sep 22, 1914.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINA SHEARER discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINA SHEARER was discovered in 1987.

What cargo was the CHRISTINA SHEARER carrying?

The CHRISTINA SHEARER was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTINA SHEARER?

The CHRISTINA SHEARER had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINA SHEARER?

The CHRISTINA SHEARER is classified as a sailing vessel.