Mercator Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercator Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.561 N,1 34.003 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.759350
  • Longitude: 1.566717
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCATOR
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2827
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H7036/16 28.10.16 WK (1916) IN 504555N, 013353E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 554/16 ISSUED. H2961/22 18.5.22 WK, LEAST DEPTH 5.2MTRS [2.5FMS] IN 504540N, 013351E. (ADMIRALTY). SQ. DATE. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (ADMIRALTY). H8599/24 11.2.24 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 300/24. H3003/51 31.5.51 WKS, LEAST DEPTH 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT] IN 504540N, 013351E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (PARIS NM). LC 438. H7035/54 23.11.54 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 54 43 22). - NM 2609/54. [OGB] POSN: 504536N, 013354E. NC 1892. H4984/74 WK 8.5MTRS IN 504537N, 013403E. (BREST NM 77 53 16). [OGB] POSN: 504530N, 013408E. R/S. H7572/68 25.3.82 WK 9.4MTRS SHOWN IN 504535N, 013407E [EUR] ON FR NM BLOCK 08 32 82. NE 1892 & NE 2451. 10.6.85 WK 9.4MTRS SHOWN IN 504538N, 013405E ON FR 6682 [1985 EDN]. 11.11.92 WK OF RUSSIAN SS 'MERCATOR' IN 504536.8N, 013405E [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. HT 3.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601074). NC 438. 17.2.12 SHOWN AS WK PA 9.4MTRS IN 5045.561N, 0134.003E [WGD] ON FRENCH 438 [EDN 3 DTD 2011].

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN ENGLISH CHANNEL WHILST EN ROUTE FROM DUNKIRK TO BRISTOL CHANNEL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MERCATOR wreck located?

The MERCATOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.561 N,1 34.003 E.

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

The MERCATOR lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.561 N,1 34.003 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCATOR?

The seabed around the MERCATOR lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MERCATOR sink?

The MERCATOR sank on Oct 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MERCATOR discovered?

The wreck of the MERCATOR was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MERCATOR belong to?

The MERCATOR belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the MERCATOR?

The MERCATOR had a tonnage of 2827 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCATOR?

The MERCATOR is classified as a steam ship.

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