British Steamer Anastasi.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fellsmanhiker
N 54° 09.083 W 003° 16.923
30U E 481578 N 6000401
The British Steamer Anastasi sank half a mile off the coast of Walney Island Cumbria England.
Waymark Code: WM35VT
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/15/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member StagsRoar
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The British steamer Anastasi was en route to the Port of Barrow and then to Kilkeel in Northern Ireland,when she ran aground on Christmas day 1946,there are no records of any of the crew being lost.
The Anastasi is a 283 ton British Steamer built on the Clyde by Scott and Sons of bowling Scotland.
The wreck lies half a mile out to see off the shore of Walney Island and can be just made out on a very clear day,as only the top few feet are above the sands,the ship is gradually sinking beneath the sand and at the moment lies in a seawater filled crater which has been made by the weight of the ship over the years,the wreck lies half a mile off shore from the beach of Walney Island.
The nearest parking would be 2 miles to the South near the caravan park of Earns Bay.
(visit link)
Date of Shipwreck: 25/12/1946

Type of Boat: Steamboat

Military or Civilian: Civillian

Cause of Shipwreck: The wreck lies near to a parrallel (but much shallower) channel than Walney channal,she May have run aground because of being in the wrong one,just my theory.

Accessibility:
Yes,But if visiting on foot,Only with strict observation of the tide time table. The Anastasi can only be reached at low tide,and in clear weather,don't even think about crossing the sands without consulting the Tide time tables.


Diving Permitted: Not Listed

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