Elmarine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elmarine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.515 N,3 7.747 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.525250
  • Longitude: -3.129117
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMARINE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1920
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H9393/19 8.12.19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 150YDS NE OF C2 RED CONL BUOY IN CROSBY CHANNEL. DEPTH OVER 40 TO 50FT AT LWOST. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD). POSN 535130N, 030740W FOR FILING ONLY. - NM 2280T/19. H4560/20 30.6.20 REMOVED. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD). AMEND DEAD. - NM 1090/20. RSDRA2024000318469 12.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Surveys, DTD 31.10.24 & 27.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 24.04.25 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). AMEND DEAD. 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

AUXILLARY BARGE. FERRO CONCRETE HULL. PASSAGE BIRKENHEAD FOR PRESTON. SANK. LATER LIFTED AND BROKEN UP. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

General Comments

FERRO CONCRETE HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ELMARINE wreck located?

The ELMARINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.515 N,3 7.747 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELMARINE?

The seabed around the ELMARINE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ELMARINE sink?

The ELMARINE sank on Dec 5, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ELMARINE discovered?

The wreck of the ELMARINE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ELMARINE belong to?

The ELMARINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELMARINE?

The ELMARINE had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMARINE?

The ELMARINE is classified as a barge.

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