Colombus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Colombus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.315 N,3 7.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505250
  • Longitude: -3.118000
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLOMBUS
Type sailing vessel
Length 30.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 167
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1875
Original Detection Year 1875
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 11.3.1875 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 11.3.1875. DEPTH 35FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533018N, 030700W. NE 1951. 15.11.01 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON BA 1951 [NE 17.5.01]. GEN DEPTH NOW DRIES 3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 1080FT N BY E FROM C4 RED CAN BUOY AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the COLOMBUS wreck located?

The COLOMBUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.315 N,3 7.08 W.

When did the COLOMBUS sink?

The COLOMBUS sank on Mar 9, 1875.

When was the wreck of the COLOMBUS discovered?

The wreck of the COLOMBUS was discovered in 1875.

What was the tonnage of the COLOMBUS?

The COLOMBUS had a tonnage of 167 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLOMBUS?

The COLOMBUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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