Express (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Express (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.157 N,3 36.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.235950
  • Longitude: -3.604750
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 145
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1880
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,002.2,
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 29.1.93 HH100/351/06 29.1.93 FASTENER REPD IN 541418N, 033558W. KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'THE MULBERRY BUSH'. LOST AND DAMAGED FISHING GEAR REPD. THOUGHT TO BE EITHER WRECKAGE OR ROCKS. STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS HIGH ON E/S AND COVER A SMALL AREA. (K HURLEY, 13.1.93). NCA YET. HH100/351/07 18.5.93 HH100/351/07 18.5.93 EXAM'D 1.5.93, WK OF SMALL STEAMSHIP LOCATED IN 541409N, 033615W BY DIVER. BROKEN UP & COVERED BY PARTS OF TRAWL NETS. MAXIMUM HT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY E/S POSSIBLY LYING E/W. (K HURLEY, LTR DTD 7.5.93). PLOTS IN AREA OF 1843 LEADLINE SURVEY, SHOALEST DEPTH WITHIN 2M TAKEN AS GEN DEPTH, 23MTRS. CHART AS WK 19MTRS. HH090/728/01 4.12.97 HH090/728/01 4.12.97 EXAM'D 11.10.97 IN 541409.4N, 033617.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 145/325DEGS. FOUND TO HAVE SUNK INTO THE MUD LEAVING LESS THAN 0.5MTR PROUD OF THE SURROUNDING SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 728). INTACT. NO DEBRIS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 3.12.99 HH100/351/15 3.12.99 CONSIDERED THAT THIS MAY WELL BE 'EXPRESS'. (A CORKILL)..
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1857 AT STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J DUFF. BROKE DOWN OFF HOLYHEAD AND SAILED TO RAMSAY BAY. COULD NOT MAKE SHELTER THERE OWNING TO ADVERSE WINDS SO SHE ANCHORED OFF RAVENGLASS. CREW OF 7 LEFT HER IN A SMALL BOAT AND THE MASTER PROCEEDED TO MARYPORT TO ENGAGE A TUG. WHEN THE MASTER AND CREW RETURNED THE NEXT MORNING THE VESSEL HAD VANISHED. PRESUMED FOUNDERED IN THE NIGHT. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

INTACT, SUNK INTO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.157 N,3 36.285 W.

How deep is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.157 N,3 36.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1880.

When was the wreck of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPRESS (POSSIBLY)?

The EXPRESS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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