Ester Ann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Ester ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.732 N,2 59.898 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.395533
  • Longitude: -2.998300
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTER ANN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type net
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 26.5.1877 BARGE JEANNIE RAISED BY HER OWNERS BEACHED AT SEACOMBE PT ON THE 26.5.1877 BUT LATER ROLLED AWAY WITH THE TIDE. DISCOVERED ON 30 MAY ABOUT 500YDS W FROM NORTH END OF KINGS DOCK GRIDIRON & WAS DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 1.6.1877. SWEPT BETWEEN 29.11 & 14.12.1967 TO DEPTH 52FT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 8FMS ON 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 14.4MTRS [LAT] IN 532342.5N, 025948W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. H5282/71 15.4.75 NOW STATED TO BE ESTER ANN. POSN AMENDED 532343N, 025949W. (MD & HC LTR DTD 17.3.75). 22.9.82 NOT SHOWN ON K8022/1, (RETAINED ON NC 3490 - NC1). RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000235754 09.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS GROUP, DTD 03.04.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1856 IN ULVERSTON. PASSAGE CARNFORTH QUAY, CO DONEGAL FOR RUNCORN. SUNK ABOUT HALF WAY BETWEEN NEW BRIGHTON & EGREMONT AFTER BEING RUN DOWN BY THE BARQUENTINE YUCATAN. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the ESTER ANN wreck located?

The ESTER ANN wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.732 N,2 59.898 W.

How deep is the ESTER ANN and where exactly is it located?

The ESTER ANN lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.732 N,2 59.898 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTER ANN?

The seabed around the ESTER ANN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ESTER ANN sink?

The ESTER ANN sank on Oct 13, 1890.

When was the wreck of the ESTER ANN discovered?

The wreck of the ESTER ANN was discovered in 1890.

What country did the ESTER ANN belong to?

The ESTER ANN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ESTER ANN carrying?

The ESTER ANN was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the ESTER ANN?

The ESTER ANN had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESTER ANN?

The ESTER ANN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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