Lionel George Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lionel george Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.798 N,3 3.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.496633
  • Longitude: -3.062183
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIONEL GEORGE
Type steam ship
Length 32.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details ENTIRELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. HT ABOVE LBD UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/10. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 532947N, 030339W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE & WAS ABANDONED. DROVE ON SHORE ON CROSBY BEACH AT HIGH WATER.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the LIONEL GEORGE wreck located?

The LIONEL GEORGE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.798 N,3 3.731 W.

When did the LIONEL GEORGE sink?

The LIONEL GEORGE sank on Mar 27, 1888.

When was the wreck of the LIONEL GEORGE discovered?

The wreck of the LIONEL GEORGE was discovered in 1888.

What was the tonnage of the LIONEL GEORGE?

The LIONEL GEORGE had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIONEL GEORGE?

The LIONEL GEORGE is classified as a steam ship.

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