Vanguard Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Vanguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.231 N,3 8.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.520517
  • Longitude: -3.134667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANGUARD
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1889
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 5.11.1889 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 4 AND 5.11.1889. DEPTH 28FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533113N, 030800W. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

WHEN AT ANCHOR IN CROSBY CHANNEL WAS RUN INTO AND SUNK BY SS EXCHANGE ABOUT 300 YDS SW BY W 1/2 W FROM C3 BLACK BUOY. ALL HANDS LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.231 N,3 8.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the VANGUARD wreck located?

The VANGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.231 N,3 8.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VANGUARD?

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

When did the VANGUARD sink?

The VANGUARD sank on Nov 1, 1889.

When was the wreck of the VANGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the VANGUARD was discovered in 1889.

What cargo was the VANGUARD carrying?

The VANGUARD was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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