Hopper Number 6 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hopper number 6 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 23.182 N,2 59.714 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HOPPER NUMBER 6 |
| Type | barge |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 45.7 m |
| Width | 7.6 m |
| Draught | 3.7 |
| Tonnage | 322 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 1, 1896 |
| Original Detection Year | 1896 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 27.4.1896 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 18 AND 27.4.1896. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT BELOW LBD BY SHIP'S DRIFT SWEEP 18 TO 20.3.1959. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 1FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 10.8MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). 11.6.04 11.6.04 NOT SHOWN BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 11, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ABOUT 700YDS W HALF S FROM ENTRANCE TO BRUNSWICK DOCK AND SCOURED DOWN INTO THE SAND BELOW LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BOTTOM.
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