Merchant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merchant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.472 N,2 17.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.574533
  • Longitude: 2.290000
Wreck Depth 33.52 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCHANT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.1
Sonar Length 122.2
Sonar Width 18.9
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 4615
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 378.0,,004.0,009.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 20.6.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT. PROBABLE WK. HEIGHT 15FT. (NORE LIST, 15.6.45). H3730/69 1.6.69 LOCATED IN 523427N, 021730E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 113FT IN GEN DEPTH 155FT. SCOUR 161FT. SEABED SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). INS AS WK 19FMS. BR STD. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523427N, 021730E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 29.0MTRS, FOUL 30.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8MTRS IN 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX 400FT LONG IN AREA OF INTENSIVE SANDWAVES. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 21.6.71). AMEND TO SW 15FMS 5FT. BR STD. H4398/71 11.2.72 AMEND TO SW 15FMS 5FT. - NM 378/72. 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. NC 1543. H2496/72 26.6.72 WW2 WK. HEIGHT 48FT WITH SANDWAVES UP TO 20FT. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. NO SCOUR. STANDS UPRIGHT, APPROX 2500GRT WITH 4 HOLDS. HOLE 10FT ACROSS STB SIDE JUST FORWARD OF BRIDGE. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 16 & 20.6.72). 22.11.72 SHOWN IN 523430N, 021730E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 25.7.94 IN 523427.30N, 021731.00E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32.1, FOUL 32.5MTRS.LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. LENGTH 124MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. WK APPEARS WHOLE AND LYING ON ITS SIDE. STRONG REFLECTOR. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. HH100/351/20 30.7.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL AND SHIP'S CROCKERY AS SS MERCHANT FROM LIVERPOOL. OWNED BY THE CHARENT SS CO LTD. (D RONNAN, LTR DTD 27.7.03). NCA. SEP 2017/000067039 9.8.17 EXAM'D 11.3.17 IN 5234.472N, 0217.400E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 122.2MTRS, WIDTH 18.9MTRS, HEIGHT 11.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 378MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 009 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGE INTACT AND UPRIGHT CONTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 477HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE & DEMERARA. (SIBI). ?MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCHANT wreck located?

The MERCHANT wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.472 N,2 17.4 E.

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

The MERCHANT lies at a depth of about 33.52 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.472 N,2 17.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCHANT?

The seabed around the MERCHANT lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MERCHANT sink?

The MERCHANT sank on Dec 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MERCHANT discovered?

The wreck of the MERCHANT was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MERCHANT belong to?

The MERCHANT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERCHANT carrying?

The MERCHANT was carrying general and mixed goods.

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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