Liberty Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Liberty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.035 N,5 39.926 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.167250
  • Longitude: -5.665433
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIBERTY
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 121.7 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5250
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1952
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H746/52 7.4.60 H746/52 7.4.60 SUNK 5M E OF PENDEEN LTHO. (LL, 17.1.52). NCA. H746/52 9.2.52 H746/52 9.2.52 POSN NOW GIVEN 0.25M ENE OF PENDEEN. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH, 9.2.52). CHART AS ST PA IN 501000N, 053952W [OGB]. BR STD. 8.2.77 8.2.77 WRECK NOT SEEN ABOVE WATER ON ORDNANCE SURVEY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SORTIE 73/322 DTD 16.6.1973. SUGGEST THAT THIS WRECK IS MISPLOTTED ON CHARTS AND THAT IT SHOULD FALL IN A POSITION 5M E ALONG THE COAST FROM PENDEEN LTHO AS REPD IN LLOYDS LIST DTD 17.1.52. (PHOTOGRAMMETRY, 8.2.77). NCA. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT PENDEEN. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. H1310/83/9 3.2.83 H1310/83/9 & H1270/80 3.2.83 PLOTTED POSN ACCURATE. ONLY PROPELLER SHAFTS REMAIN AND CAN BE SEEN FROM CAR PARK AT PENDEEN LTHO. OTHERWISE VESSEL COMPLETELY SALVAGED ACCORDING TO LOCAL REPORTS. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). DELETE. BR STD. 14.5.99 14.5.99 RECORD REVIEWED. CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5010.035N, 0539.926W. 13.12.11 13.12.11 LOCATED 30.1.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). RETAIN FOUL. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-CIRNDH, EX-STYRMION. BUILT IN 1918 BY PALMERS CO LTD, HEBBURN-ON-TYNE AS WAR CAMEL BY NEVER SAILED UNDER THAT NAME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS CIA MARITINA INTERNACOINAL. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LA GOULETTE. ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE NW GALE, LOST STEAM PRESSURE AND WENT ASHORE NEAR PENDEEN. NO LIVES LOST. LATER PARTIALLY DEMOLISHED FOR SCRAP. (SIBI).

General Comments

LOCATED 2011 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the LIBERTY wreck located?

The LIBERTY wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.035 N,5 39.926 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIBERTY?

The seabed around the LIBERTY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LIBERTY sink?

The LIBERTY sank on Jan 17, 1952.

When was the wreck of the LIBERTY discovered?

The wreck of the LIBERTY was discovered in 1952.

What country did the LIBERTY belong to?

The LIBERTY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the LIBERTY carrying?

The LIBERTY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LIBERTY?

The LIBERTY had a tonnage of 5250 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIBERTY?

The LIBERTY is classified as a steam ship.

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