Elizabeth Lathom Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Elizabeth lathom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.381 N,3 8.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.523017
  • Longitude: -3.136333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZABETH LATHOM
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 63
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1898
Original Detection Year 1868
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 22.7.1898 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 19 AND 22.7.1898. DEPTH 26FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 4FMS 2FT. 28.2.74 NOT SHOWN ON K3500 NO9. DELETED. 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG 7.4MTRS IN 533122N, 030806W ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM'D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). AMEND DEAD. 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 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN CROSBY CHANNEL ABOUT 150YDS SW HALF S FROM C3 BLACK BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH SS CHANCELLOR. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the ELIZABETH LATHOM wreck located?

The ELIZABETH LATHOM wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.381 N,3 8.18 W.

When did the ELIZABETH LATHOM sink?

The ELIZABETH LATHOM sank on Jul 16, 1898.

When was the wreck of the ELIZABETH LATHOM discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZABETH LATHOM was discovered in 1868.

What cargo was the ELIZABETH LATHOM carrying?

The ELIZABETH LATHOM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELIZABETH LATHOM?

The ELIZABETH LATHOM had a tonnage of 63 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIZABETH LATHOM?

The ELIZABETH LATHOM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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