Blue Mermaid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blue mermaid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.002 N,1 8.146 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.650033
  • Longitude: 1.135767
Wreck Depth 5.8 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE MERMAID
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.74
Orientation 170
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1941
Scour Dimensions 060.0,,,045
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2022

Surveying Details

H02479/41 3.10.41 MAST AFLOAT AND VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. POSN 513900N, 010800E USING HSA. (HMS ST TUDNO, 21.9.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2291/41. H02479/41 9.3.46 EXAM'D IN 513900N, 010806E. SWEPT CLEAR 14FT, FOUL 15FT. LEAST E/S 14FT. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 27.2.46). AMEND SW 14FT. - NM 893/46. H02479/41 27.7.49 EXAM'D IN 513900N, 010806E LEAST E/S 17FT. SEABED 21-23FT. SCOUR 29FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 27.7.49). H4710/63 5.5.64 LEAST E/S 14FT IN 22FT. SCOUR 23FT. SEABED OF MUD & SAND. (HMS EGERIA, 9.10.63). H4710/63 16.8.67 LEAST E/S 11FT. SEABED 18-20FT. SCOUR 24FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 12.7.67). AMEND WK 1FM 5FT. BR STD. 23.1.73 AMEND WK 3.3MTRS. NC 1975. H4399/71 26.5.76 EXAM'D 16.1.76 IN 513901N, 010812E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 3.1, FOUL 3.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.2 IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. WRECKAGE IS SCATTERED OVER AN AREA APPROX 100MTRS X 25MTRS. (REPORT FROM M/L MAPLIN DTD 17.1.76). - NM BLOCK. SEP 2021/000002753 18.1.22 EXAM'D 22.9.21. LOCATED IN 5139.042N, 0108.083E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 0.74MTRS, ORIENTATION 057/237 DEGS, (H525.2 FROM PLA SURVEY DTD 22.9.21). RETAIN AS CHARTED 3.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NFS. RSDRA2022000143177 06.07.22 EXAM'D 14.03.2022 IN 5139.002N, 0108.146E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 29MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. (RSDRA2022000143177 - PLA EAST SWIN H102 22/01). AMEND WK 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. CREW OF 2, BOTH LOST. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.002 N,1 8.146 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE MERMAID wreck located?

The BLUE MERMAID wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.002 N,1 8.146 E.

How deep is the BLUE MERMAID and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE MERMAID lies at a depth of about 5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.002 N,1 8.146 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE MERMAID?

The seabed around the BLUE MERMAID lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BLUE MERMAID sink?

The BLUE MERMAID sank on Jul 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BLUE MERMAID discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE MERMAID was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BLUE MERMAID belong to?

The BLUE MERMAID belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE MERMAID?

The BLUE MERMAID had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE MERMAID?

The BLUE MERMAID is classified as a barge.

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