Fairlie And Jane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fairlie and jane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.566 N,2 59.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.376100
  • Longitude: -2.990517
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRLIE AND JANE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 19.5.1897 DISPERSED BY BLASTING ON 18 AND 19.5.1897 BY MDHB. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 4FT ON 3490, 3477. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 11.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. RDSRA2025000305099 10.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.06.25). NFA RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1853. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HUGHES, BANGOR. SANK ABOUT 250YDS EASTWARD OF THE SCHOOL SHIP 'CONWAY' AFTER COLLISION WITH SS LIDO. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.566 N,2 59.431 W
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FAQ

Where is the FAIRLIE AND JANE wreck located?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.566 N,2 59.431 W.

How deep is the FAIRLIE AND JANE and where exactly is it located?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.566 N,2 59.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRLIE AND JANE?

The seabed around the FAIRLIE AND JANE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FAIRLIE AND JANE sink?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE sank on May 15, 1897.

When was the wreck of the FAIRLIE AND JANE discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRLIE AND JANE was discovered in 1897.

What country did the FAIRLIE AND JANE belong to?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FAIRLIE AND JANE carrying?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the FAIRLIE AND JANE?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIRLIE AND JANE?

The FAIRLIE AND JANE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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