Parker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Parker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.098 N,3 0.677 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.418300
  • Longitude: -3.011283
Wreck Depth 13.54 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARKER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 6
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 0.72
Tonnage 58
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1886
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 10.3.1886 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 9/10.3.1886 & 11/12.6.1886. DEPTH 50FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 8FMS 2FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 14.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. HH206/460/15 16.2.06 EXAM'D IN 5325.1202N, 0300.6832W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.6MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HN FOR HI 1126). - NM 1189/06. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 EXAM'D 16.1.06. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS, HT 0.95MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. BROKEN UP WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). NCA. RSDRA2023000310319 21.12.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.12.2023 IN 5325.098N, 0300.677W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY 09/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND DW 13.54 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS BERESFORD NEARLY MID RIVER OFF CLARENCE BASIN.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WK

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FAQ

Where is the PARKER wreck located?

The PARKER wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.098 N,3 0.677 W.

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

The PARKER lies at a depth of about 13.54 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.098 N,3 0.677 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PARKER?

The seabed around the PARKER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PARKER sink?

The PARKER sank on Mar 6, 1886.

When was the wreck of the PARKER discovered?

The wreck of the PARKER was discovered in 1886.

What country did the PARKER belong to?

The PARKER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PARKER carrying?

The PARKER was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the PARKER?

The PARKER had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARKER?

The PARKER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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