Merchant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Merchant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.026 N,2 0.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.667100
  • Longitude: 2.014800
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCHANT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4615
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2015

Surveying Details

H04434/41 7.10.60 MINED IN POSN 523930N, 020056E. NOT LOCATED. (HMS WHADDON, 25.12.41). H01001/40 7.10.60 POSN 354DEGS 1.25M N OF NO 6 BUOY YARMOUTH. (WW2SL). H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR AND E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG 1969). H6285/69 26.1.70 WK LOCATED IN 523910N, 020224E USING DECCA. (KH, PIPE TOWING SURVEY). NO E/S DATA AVAILABLE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H6285/69 19.6.70 CONSIDERED SANDWAVE ON EXAMINATION OF TRACE. DISREGARD. DELETE FOUL. BR STD. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCHANT wreck located?

The MERCHANT wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.026 N,2 0.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCHANT?

The seabed around the MERCHANT lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MERCHANT discovered?

The wreck of the MERCHANT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MERCHANT belong to?

The MERCHANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERCHANT?

The MERCHANT had a tonnage of 4615 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCHANT?

The MERCHANT is classified as a steam ship.

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