Mercator (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mercator (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 23.984 N,1 36.542 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.399733
  • Longitude: -1.609033
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCATOR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 120
Tonnage 4260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0060.0,,004.1,000
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Surveying Details

H3965/75 31.7.75 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 572428N, 013445W [?OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (BP ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 13/6/75). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 25.4.77 AMENDED TO WK USC 40MTRS. BR STD. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH091/155/01 2.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 3.9.09 IN 5723.984N, 0136.542W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.45 IN GEN DEPTH 76.4MTRS. SCOUR 4.1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 000 DEGS FROM E END. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 9MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). SMALLER SCOUR EXTENDS FROM W END. W THIRD OF WK BROKEN OFF AND LIES 080/260 DEGS. AMEND WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES AND LEITH FOR HELSINKI. 1 MAN LOST. (LL WW2).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN, W PART LIES 080/260 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 23.984 N,1 36.542 W.

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

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 57 23.984 N,1 36.542 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCATOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) belonged to FI.

What cargo was the MERCATOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MERCATOR (PROBABLY)?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4260 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCATOR (PROBABLY)?

The MERCATOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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