Martha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Martha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.215 N,3 0.489 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.420250
  • Longitude: -3.008150
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHA
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 66
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 5.11.1897 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 5.11.1897. DEPTH 18FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 0FT ON 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMENDED WK 5.0MTRS [LAT] IN 532512N, 030024.5W. (MD&HB 1974). HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 4.2MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1847 BY WINSFORD. PASSAGE BIRKENHEAD FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK ABOUT 300YDS W BY S 1/4 S FROM VICTORIA TOWER AFTER BRING RUN DOWN BY SS MYSTIC. LATER DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.

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FAQ

Where is the MARTHA wreck located?

The MARTHA wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.215 N,3 0.489 W.

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

The MARTHA lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.215 N,3 0.489 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHA?

The seabed around the MARTHA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MARTHA sink?

The MARTHA sank on Nov 4, 1897.

When was the wreck of the MARTHA discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHA was discovered in 1897.

What country did the MARTHA belong to?

The MARTHA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARTHA carrying?

The MARTHA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARTHA?

The MARTHA had a tonnage of 66 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTHA?

The MARTHA is classified as a barge.

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