Coniston (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Coniston (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.646 N,3 11.309 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.644100
  • Longitude: -3.188483
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONISTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 28.4 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 2
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 5
Orientation 157
Tonnage 73
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1868
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0025.0,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH206/460/04 23.2.93 WK LOCATED DURING DRILLING SITE SURVEY IN 533900N, 031113W [EUR]. LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 1.2MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE APPROX IN SHALLOW SCOUR. (HAMILTON OIL CO, 5.2.93). INS AS WK 7MTRS - NM 864/93. HH206/460/07 24.11.98 WK LOCATED IN 533839.2N, 031118.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. WK DISPROVED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1MTRS OBTAINED. (NP 1016, HN DTD 16.11.98). POSN ERROR DUE TO ORIGINAL REPORTED POSN FROM HAMILTON BEING ON [EUR] BUT ASSUMED TO BE ON [OGB]. AMEND TO WK 8.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/758/01 9.2.99 EXAM'D 23.10.99 IN 533839.2N, 031118.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1 IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8.6MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 758). NFA. HH100/351/16 8.11.00 DIVED IN SEPT 2000. A SS, UPRIGHT AND VERY MUCH INTACT. DEEPLY BURIED IN MUD SEABED. BEAM 7MTRS. STANDS 2.5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP FOR 25MTRS AROUND THE HULL. DEBRIS LIES WITHIN 10MTRS TO PORT AND STBD. MIDSHIPS IS THE HIGHEST POINT. POSSIBLY 'BLANCHE'. (K HURLEY, LTR DTD 6.11.00). NCA. HH100/351/20 16.4.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE REMAINS OF AN IRON SS. HAS WOODEN DECKING AND IS ABOUT 123FT LONG. NOT THE 'BLANCHE' AS TOO SMALL AND TOO OLD. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 12.7.03). NCA. 22.3.10 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS CONISTON (PROBABLY). (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 8.1MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1867 IN LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WINDER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 20 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LANCASTER. BLEW UP, PRESUMABLY FROM BOILERS EXPLOSION. CREW OF 5 LOST. (SIBI). SANK AFTER FIRE AND EXPLOSION WHILE CARRYING PETROLEUM IN BARRELS. (C MICHAEL).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, WELL BURIED, IRON HULL, WOODEN DECK

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FAQ

Where is the CONISTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.646 N,3 11.309 W.

How deep is the CONISTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.646 N,3 11.309 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONISTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CONISTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CONISTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 27, 1868.

When was the wreck of the CONISTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CONISTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the CONISTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONISTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the CONISTON (PROBABLY)?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 73 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONISTON (PROBABLY)?

The CONISTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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