Gladstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gladstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.449 N,2 59.881 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.390817
  • Longitude: -2.998017
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLADSTONE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 10.8.1881 DISPERSED BY MDHB BETWEEN 10.8.1881 AND 22.8.1881. SWEPT BETWEEN 29.11.1967 AND 14.12.1967 TO NEW VALUE 51FT. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 15.0MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1866 BY J THOMPSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W C ALLEN. WHEN LYING AT ANCHOR OFF TRANMERE WAS SUNK BY A NEW VESSEL LAUNCHED FROM MESSRS LAIRD'S BUILDING YARD ALTERED HER POSN NEXT DAY.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the GLADSTONE wreck located?

The GLADSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.449 N,2 59.881 W.

How deep is the GLADSTONE and where exactly is it located?

The GLADSTONE lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.449 N,2 59.881 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLADSTONE?

The seabed around the GLADSTONE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GLADSTONE sink?

The GLADSTONE sank on Aug 9, 1881.

When was the wreck of the GLADSTONE discovered?

The wreck of the GLADSTONE was discovered in 1881.

What country did the GLADSTONE belong to?

The GLADSTONE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLADSTONE?

The GLADSTONE had a tonnage of 335 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLADSTONE?

The GLADSTONE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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