Mary Ann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mary ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.116 N,2 58.831 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.368600
  • Longitude: -2.980517
Wreck Depth 8.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY ANN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 78
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1893
Original Detection Year 1893
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 18.12.1893 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 18.12.1893 & 19.12.1893 AFTER OWNER HAD FAILED IN AN ATTEMPT TO LIFT HER. DEPTH 29FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 24.2.75 INS WK 8.3MTRS IN 532206N, 025845W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. 31.12.79 SHOWN AS WK 8.3MTRS ON K4111/9 22.9.82 NOT SHOWN ON K8022/4 BUT TO REMAIN CHARTED. (HCB).
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1866. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. PASSAGE PENZANCE FOR RUNCORN. DRAGGED HER ANCHOR AND COLLIDED WITH SCHOONER CALEDONIA & SANK ABOUT 700YDS E BY S HALF S FROM NEW FERRY PIER. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the MARY ANN wreck located?

The MARY ANN wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.116 N,2 58.831 W.

How deep is the MARY ANN and where exactly is it located?

The MARY ANN lies at a depth of about 8.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.116 N,2 58.831 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY ANN?

The seabed around the MARY ANN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MARY ANN sink?

The MARY ANN sank on Dec 10, 1893.

When was the wreck of the MARY ANN discovered?

The wreck of the MARY ANN was discovered in 1893.

What country did the MARY ANN belong to?

The MARY ANN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY ANN carrying?

The MARY ANN was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the MARY ANN?

The MARY ANN had a tonnage of 78 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY ANN?

The MARY ANN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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