Merc Enterprise (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merc enterprise (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.042 N,4 5.603 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.917367
  • Longitude: -4.093383
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag DK
Length 79.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 14.8
Orientation 53
Tonnage 781
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2005

Surveying Details

H1232/69 22.7.77 H1232/69 22.7.77 A LARGE WK, 7FMS HIGH, LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER & E/S IN 495504N, 040534W [OGB] USING DECCA. (T ALLEN, TELECON 22.7.77). CHART AS USC 55MTRS. NC 442. H4979/72 18.1.74 H4979/72 18.1.74 'MERC ENTERPRISE' SINKING POSN 495600N, 041236W. (FO PLYMOUTH SIG DTD 18.1.74 & PLYMOUTH CG SIG DTD 17.1.74). H4979/72 12.10.77 H4979/72 12.10.77 WK LOCATED 30.8.77 IN POSN BY DECCA. HEIGHT 7FMS IN GEN DEPTH 43FMS. THOUGHT LOCALLY TO BE THE 'MERC ENTERPRISE'. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. (D J UREN, PLYMOUTH). H1270/75 9.10.79 H1270/75 9.10.79 LOCATED USING DECCA. HEIGHT 23FT. (BOWEN, PLYMOUTH). HH100/351/20 6.8.03 HH100/351/20 6.8.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT, ON STBD SIDE. AFT MACHINERY AND ACCOMMODATION. TWO OBVIOUS BREAKS IN HULL ON DECKS FWD OF BRIDGE. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. 3MTR SCOUR ALONG WK. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DERRICKS HEAVILY NETTED. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 28.4.05 HH091/059/01 28.4.05 EXAM'D 5.7.04 IN 4955.042N, 0405.603W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.6 IN GEN DEPTH 73.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 14.8MTRS. LIES 053/233 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED AND COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 58MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY ROLANDWERFT GMBH, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PER HENRIKSEN. OIL ENGINE OF 1999BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TREPORT FOR CORK. CARGO BARLEY. ABANDONED IN SW FORCE 10 AFTER DEVELOPING A LIST. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK 171DEGS, 17 MILES FROM EDDYSTONE LIGHT. (LL & MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, ON SBD SIDE, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.042 N,4 5.603 W.

How deep is the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.042 N,4 5.603 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY)?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 781 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY)?

The MERC ENTERPRISE (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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