John W Elliot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
John w elliot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 27.498 N,3 5.38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.458300
  • Longitude: -3.089667
Wreck Depth -0.8 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN W ELLIOT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1077
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1863
Original Detection Year 1863
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 ST DRIES 1FT IN 532729N, 030518W. (K3500/2). LC 1951. 16.4.73 16.4.73 DEPTH 1FT ABOVE LBD. IN POSN 532728N, 030516W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOW ST DRIES 0.8MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

21.1.1863 STRANDED ON GREAT BURBO BANK AT 3-30 PM. ALL HANDS SAVED AT 4PM ON THE 21.1.1863. SMOKE OBSERVED ISSUING FROM HER MAIN HOLD.

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN W ELLIOT wreck located?

The JOHN W ELLIOT wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.498 N,3 5.38 W.

How deep is the JOHN W ELLIOT and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN W ELLIOT lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.498 N,3 5.38 W.

When did the JOHN W ELLIOT sink?

The JOHN W ELLIOT sank on Jan 20, 1863.

When was the wreck of the JOHN W ELLIOT discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN W ELLIOT was discovered in 1863.

What country did the JOHN W ELLIOT belong to?

The JOHN W ELLIOT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOHN W ELLIOT carrying?

The JOHN W ELLIOT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN W ELLIOT?

The JOHN W ELLIOT had a tonnage of 1077 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN W ELLIOT?

The JOHN W ELLIOT is classified as a steam ship.