Esther Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Esther Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.949 N,2 55.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.349150
  • Longitude: -2.918300
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTHER
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 25.2.1890 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 25.2.1890 AFTER OWNER HAD ABANDONED ATTEMPTS TO LIFT HER. DEPTH UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS).
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 500 YDS W BY S FROM THE ENTRANCE TO GARSTON DOCK AFTER COLLIDING WITH THE LTV 'MARS'.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the ESTHER wreck located?

The ESTHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.949 N,2 55.098 W.

When did the ESTHER sink?

The ESTHER sank on Feb 21, 1890.

When was the wreck of the ESTHER discovered?

The wreck of the ESTHER was discovered in 1890.

What country did the ESTHER belong to?

The ESTHER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ESTHER?

The ESTHER is classified as a barge.

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