Liverpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Liverpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 27 N,109 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.450000
  • Longitude: 109.083333
Water Depth 280 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name LIVERPOOL
Type carrier
Flag SO
Length 99.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1218/65 26.2.69 SANK IN 082700N, 1090500E APPROX. (LL 18.2.69). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY NYLANDS VERKSTED, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIVERPOOL SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE VISAKPATNAM FOR JAPAN. SANK WITHIN 3 MINUTES AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN THE ENGINE ROOM. ONE MAN RECOVERED FROM A CREW OF 31. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LIVERPOOL wreck located?

The LIVERPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 8 27 N,109 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIVERPOOL?

The seabed around the LIVERPOOL lies at approximately 280 meters deep.

When did the LIVERPOOL sink?

The LIVERPOOL sank on Feb 8, 1969.

When was the wreck of the LIVERPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the LIVERPOOL was discovered in 1969.

What country did the LIVERPOOL belong to?

The LIVERPOOL belonged to SO.

What cargo was the LIVERPOOL carrying?

The LIVERPOOL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL had a tonnage of 3286 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIVERPOOL?

The LIVERPOOL is classified as a carrier.

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