Mary Ellen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mary ellen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 24.466 N,3 0.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.407767
  • Longitude: -3.003850
Wreck Depth 10.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY ELLEN
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY BLASTING AFTER ATTEMPTS TO RAISE HER HAD FAILED. DEPTH 35FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 5FMS 5FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 10.2MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 HH091/124/01 20.4.06 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 11.7MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 200 YDS WEST FROM PRINCES STAGE, ABREAST OF NO 7 BRIDGE, AFTER COLLISION WITH SS SALTWICK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 24.466 N,3 0.231 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY ELLEN wreck located?

The MARY ELLEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.466 N,3 0.231 W.

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

The MARY ELLEN lies at a depth of about 10.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.466 N,3 0.231 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY ELLEN?

The seabed around the MARY ELLEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MARY ELLEN sink?

The MARY ELLEN sank on Feb 10, 1896.

When was the wreck of the MARY ELLEN discovered?

The wreck of the MARY ELLEN was discovered in 1896.

What country did the MARY ELLEN belong to?

The MARY ELLEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY ELLEN carrying?

The MARY ELLEN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MARY ELLEN?

The MARY ELLEN had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY ELLEN?

The MARY ELLEN is classified as a barge.