Liverpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Liverpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.362 N,4 33.403 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.006033
  • Longitude: -4.556717
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIVERPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 62.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 65
Tonnage 686
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,clay products,construction materials,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H095/39 3.7.40 H095/39 C IN C WESTERN APPROACHES REPD NSC IN 540012N, 043318W [OGB] ON 3.7.40.*H095/39 WESTERN APPROACHES LIST WAGO APPENDIX A REPD POSN 540012N, 043318W [OGB] ON 15.1.41. HH090/706/01 18.9.96 HH090/706/01 18.9.96 EXAM'D 19.5.96 IN 540021.7N, 043324.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.5, FOUL 32.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.6 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 065/245DEGS. POORLY DEFINED BROKEN WK WITH NO APPARENT SUPERSTRUCTURE. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. SNAGGED FISHING NETS ARE PRESENT. (GARDLINE, HI 706). - NM 3685/96. HH100/351/12 17.12.96 HH100/351/12 17.12.96 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK SPLAYED APART AND WELL BROKEN UP. LARGE STEAM ENGINE PROJECTS WELL BEYOND THE REST OF THE WRECK. PORTHOLE BY J ROBY RECOVERED. FIRM MADE SUCH ITEMS BETWEEN 1880 AND 1910 APPROX, MOSTLY FOR PASSENGER STEAMERS. ITEM NUMBERED 22. NO DISTINGUISHABLE HOLD, MANY BRASS FITTINGS AND THE PORTHOLE SUGGEST WK TO BE LIVERPOOL. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/12 16.5.97 HH100/351/12 16.5.97 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF LIVERPOOL. BELL RECOVERED. QUITE A FEW MILES FROM HER OFFICIAL POSN OF LOSS WHERE SHE HIT THE MINE. BUT WAS LATER TOWED TOWARDS DOUGLAS BY STEAMER BEFORE SINKING. OTHER ITEMS RECOVERED WERE TELEPRAPH, STEERING COLUMN, COMPASS, TWO STANDS, ONE FOR COMPASS, AND PORTHOLES. LARGE AMOUNTS OF CARGO PRESENT INCLUDING POTTERY, GLASS, DRESSED STONE AND BRICKS. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/12 29.7.97 HH100/351/12 29.7.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. ALL SURVEY DETAILS CORRECT BUT THERE ARE NO NETS. SHOALEST DEPTH IS OVER ENGINE/BOILER. ALSO THERE IS A 12MTR LENGTH OF STERN STILL STANDING UPRIGHT AND PROVIDING THE SAME LEAST DEPTH. SIDES OF WK HAVE COLLAPSED OUTWARDS ONTO THE SEABED WHICH IS COMPOSED OF COARSE SAND AND SHELL. (K HURLEY). NCA. HH208/400/05 17.4.01 HH208/400/05 17.4.01 DIVED IN 5400.350N, 0433.400W [WGD]. A SS WITH STERN SECTION COLLAPSED. MIDSHIPS COMPLETELY COLLAPSED EXCEPT FOR ENGINE/BOILER STANDING PROUD. BOW COMPLETELY COLLAPSED AND DISAPPEARING INTO THE SEABED. BRICKS, BEER BOTTLES AND PLAIN EARTHWARE BOTTLES FOUND FORWARD OF THE BOILER. LARGE NET DRAPED OVER GUNWHALE ON STBD SIDE. (E JONES, LTR DTD 9.4.01). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

20.12.16 BUILT IN 1892 BY MESSERS JOHN JONES & SONS OF LIVERPOOL FOR THE SLIGO STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FITTED OUT TO HIGH STANDARD FOR SALOON AND DECK PASSENGERS. CARRIAGE OF CATTLE WAS VERY IMPORTANT, SO CAREFUL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO CATTLE FITTINGS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES ALSO BY JONES AND SONS OF 1000 IHP. TRIAL SPEED 13 KNOTS. LIT THROUGHOUT BY ELECTRICITY. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SLIGO WITH GENERAL CARGO.HIT A MINE AND FOUNDERED 11M SE BY S OF THE CHICKEN LT. 3 CREW LOST. LIFEBOAT MARKED 'SS LIVERPOOL, OF SLIGO' AND WRECKAGE WASHED UP AT PORT ST MARY ON 20.12.16. (A CORKILL). AFTER HITTING MINE WAS TOWED BY THE SS 'RUBY'. INITIALLY THE TOW WAS TO DOUGLAS BUT THE WEATHER PREVENTED THE STERN FIRST TOW. COURSE THEN SET FOR BELFAST BUT ABOUT 0530 A BIGGER LIST DEVELOPED, THE TOW WAS CUT AND THE VESSEL DISAPPEARED. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

STERN INTACT, BOW & MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.362 N,4 33.403 W
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FAQ

Where is the LIVERPOOL wreck located?

The LIVERPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.362 N,4 33.403 W.

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

The LIVERPOOL lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.362 N,4 33.403 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIVERPOOL?

The seabed around the LIVERPOOL lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LIVERPOOL sink?

The LIVERPOOL sank on Dec 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LIVERPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the LIVERPOOL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LIVERPOOL belong to?

The LIVERPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIVERPOOL carrying?

The LIVERPOOL was carrying general and mixed goods,clay products,construction materials,stone.

What was the tonnage of the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL had a tonnage of 686 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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