Maggie Townson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Maggie townson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.404983
  • Longitude: -3.006900
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGGIE TOWNSON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1878
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 14.12.1878 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. OPERATIONS COMMENCED 14.12.1878 & COMPLETED 6.3.1879. DEPTH 40FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 INS WK 11.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 15.1MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000126176 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000147226 02.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 11.03.2025). NFA. RSDRA2025000377428 04.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 21.07.2025). NFA. RDSRA2025000468534 25.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 18.09.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

IRON HULL. SUNK NEARLY MID-RIVER OFF ALFRED DOCK ENTRANCE, HAVING DROPPED ACROSS THE BOWS OF SS TRUCER.

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FAQ

Where is the MAGGIE TOWNSON wreck located?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W.

How deep is the MAGGIE TOWNSON and where exactly is it located?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.299 N,3 0.414 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGGIE TOWNSON?

The seabed around the MAGGIE TOWNSON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MAGGIE TOWNSON sink?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON sank on Nov 24, 1878.

When was the wreck of the MAGGIE TOWNSON discovered?

The wreck of the MAGGIE TOWNSON was discovered in 1878.

What country did the MAGGIE TOWNSON belong to?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAGGIE TOWNSON carrying?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MAGGIE TOWNSON?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGGIE TOWNSON?

The MAGGIE TOWNSON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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