Guillermo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Guillermo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.205 N,4 25.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.486750
  • Longitude: -4.432217
Wreck Depth 35.04 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUILLERMO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 109.3
Sonar Width 21.7
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 301
Tonnage 1314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1885
Scour Dimensions 172.0,152.0,006.3,099
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3077/70 17.5.71 EXAM'D IN 532912N, 042551W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 34.6, FOUL 35.8MTRS. GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, HN 2/71). CHART AS SW 19FMS. - NM 729/71. H3077/70 1.9.71 EXAM'D 28.4.71 IN 532912N, 042552W [OGB] USING HI-FIX. SWEPT CLEAR 34.6, FOUL 35.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 2.3MTRS DEEP. SMALL IN SIZE & ON TRANSIT SONAR APPEARS TO LIE APPROX 110/290 DEG. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM NE ONLY. (HMS WOODLARK). (BY TIDES +0.2MTRS FOR LAT). NFA. H1286/76/248 2.9.76 WK VERY BROKEN UP AND LARGE PORTIONS ARE BURIED. (E HUTTER, 28.6.76). H3838/86 30.3.88 EXAM'D 26.3.87 IN 532911N, 042552W [OGB] USING HI-FIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.2 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 46MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING NW/SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS FOX, HI 357). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. HH100/351/09 6.2.95 WK INDENTIFIED AS THE `GUILLERMO', BY THE BELL. WK IS BROKEN UP, WITH THE ENGINE AT 7MTRS BEING THE HIGHEST POINT ABOVE THE SEABED. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J SHAW LETTER DTD 27.1.95). NCA. 13.2.96 AUTHORITIES AT THE TIME THOUGHT THAT THE VESSEL HAD SUNK IN THE APPROACHES TO THE RIVER MERSEY, CASES OF SHOES AND BOOTS WERE WASHED UP AT NEW BRIGHTON. DATE RECORDED FOR HER SINKING IS 21.11.1885. (K HURLEY). 13.11.00 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 09.08.2021; IN 5329.205N, 0425.933W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 109.3MTRS, WIDTH 21.7MTRS, HEIGHT 10MTRS, ORIENTATION 301/121 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK, WELL DEGRADED, VISIBLE BOILERS, AND ENGINE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7339). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH THE `ISTRIAW'. (J SHAW). 2.3.1879 VESSEL, LAUNCHED 2.3.1879. BUILT BY T ROYDEN & SON, LIVERPOOL. REGISTERED IN LIVERPOOL AS A SCREW STEAMER. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH THE SS 'ROMAN' ON 21.11.1885. DIMENSIONS AS LISTED. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

Upright wreck, well degraded, visible boilers, and engine.

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FAQ

Where is the GUILLERMO wreck located?

The GUILLERMO wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.205 N,4 25.933 W.

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

The GUILLERMO lies at a depth of about 35.04 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.205 N,4 25.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUILLERMO?

The seabed around the GUILLERMO lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GUILLERMO sink?

The GUILLERMO sank on Nov 21, 1885.

When was the wreck of the GUILLERMO discovered?

The wreck of the GUILLERMO was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GUILLERMO belong to?

The GUILLERMO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GUILLERMO?

The GUILLERMO had a tonnage of 1314 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUILLERMO?

The GUILLERMO is classified as a steam ship.

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