Merchantman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merchantman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 37.46 N,1 5.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.624333
  • Longitude: 1.090000
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCHANTMAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 32.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H6809/59 25.3.69 H6809/59 25.3.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 573730N, 010530E. (LL SEP 1967). COULD BE WK LOCATED 573919N, 010820E. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 19.5.76 19.5.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 278. 29.11.84 29.11.84 AMEND TO NDWPA. NE 278.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH DRILLING RIG OCEAN PRINCE.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCHANTMAN wreck located?

The MERCHANTMAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.46 N,1 5.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCHANTMAN?

The seabed around the MERCHANTMAN lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the MERCHANTMAN sink?

The MERCHANTMAN sank on Sep 18, 1967.

When was the wreck of the MERCHANTMAN discovered?

The wreck of the MERCHANTMAN was discovered in 1967.

What country did the MERCHANTMAN belong to?

The MERCHANTMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERCHANTMAN?

The MERCHANTMAN had a tonnage of 230 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCHANTMAN?

The MERCHANTMAN is classified as a tug.

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