William Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.648 N,3 3.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.460800
  • Longitude: -3.053017
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1885
Original Detection Year 1885
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 25.3.1885 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB 25.3.1885 TO 28.3.1885. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 & 1951 AS WK 5FMS 1FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 SHOWN AS WK 9.0MTRS [LAT] ON MD&HB CHART, 1974. BR STD. 18.8.87 18.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 8.9MTRS ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. NCA. HH091/124/01 25.4.06 HH091/124/01 25.4.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH 11.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

22.3.1885 SANK ABOUT 0.5MILE S OF NEW BRIGHTON STAGE AFTER COLLISION. ROLLED AWAY WITH THE TIDE. FOUND ON 22.3.1885 1 MILE N 1/2 E FROM ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM wreck located?

The WILLIAM wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.648 N,3 3.181 W.

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

The WILLIAM lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.648 N,3 3.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM?

The seabed around the WILLIAM lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM sink?

The WILLIAM sank on Mar 20, 1885.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM was discovered in 1885.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM?

The WILLIAM had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM?

The WILLIAM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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