Empire Merlin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire merlin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 30 N,10 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.500000
  • Longitude: -10.250000
Water Depth 1900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE MERLIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5763
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN 583000N, 101500W. 28.7.87 28.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE, PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 1900MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). POSN 250M NW OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS). 18.6.91 18.6.91 POSN AS ABOVE. DAMAGED BY TORPEDO ATTACK, WHILST IN CONVOY HX 65A, BROKE IN TWO & SANK. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 48. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (SIR R ROPNER & CO). WAS EN-ROUTE PORT SULPHUR TO HULL.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE MERLIN wreck located?

The EMPIRE MERLIN wreck is located at coordinates 58 30 N,10 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE MERLIN?

The seabed around the EMPIRE MERLIN lies at approximately 1900 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE MERLIN sink?

The EMPIRE MERLIN sank on Aug 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE MERLIN discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE MERLIN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE MERLIN belong to?

The EMPIRE MERLIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE MERLIN carrying?

The EMPIRE MERLIN was carrying general and mixed goods,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE MERLIN?

The EMPIRE MERLIN had a tonnage of 5763 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE MERLIN?

The EMPIRE MERLIN is classified as a steam ship.

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