Edward John Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edward john Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.181 N,3 5.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.503017
  • Longitude: -3.099667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDWARD JOHN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 27.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1876
Original Detection Year 1876
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 17.5.1876 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 17.5.1876. DEPTH 29FT 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 533010N, 030554W. NE 1951. HH091/124/01 8.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.5MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 12.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24 & 27.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000416268 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 12.08.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION ABOUT 1 MILE SSE FROM CROSBY LIGHTSHIP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.181 N,3 5.98 W
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FAQ

Where is the EDWARD JOHN wreck located?

The EDWARD JOHN wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.181 N,3 5.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDWARD JOHN?

The seabed around the EDWARD JOHN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the EDWARD JOHN sink?

The EDWARD JOHN sank on May 13, 1876.

When was the wreck of the EDWARD JOHN discovered?

The wreck of the EDWARD JOHN was discovered in 1876.

What country did the EDWARD JOHN belong to?

The EDWARD JOHN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EDWARD JOHN?

The EDWARD JOHN had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDWARD JOHN?

The EDWARD JOHN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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