Marion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 30.598 N,3 8.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.509967
  • Longitude: -3.142717
Wreck Depth 0.1 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARION
Type sailing vessel
Length 18.9 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 55
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1880
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 7.12.1880 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 6 AND 7.12.1880. DEPTH 2FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 0FMS 2FT. 28.2.74 AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 26.3.75 NOW WK 0.1MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND CAPSIZED ON GREAT BURBO BANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MARION wreck located?

The MARION wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.598 N,3 8.563 W.

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

The MARION lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.598 N,3 8.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARION?

The seabed around the MARION lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the MARION discovered?

The wreck of the MARION was discovered in 1880.

What was the tonnage of the MARION?

The MARION had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARION?

The MARION is classified as a sailing vessel.