Mercy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.498 N,1 5.364 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.641633
  • Longitude: 1.089400
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCY
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.2,225
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3849/18 H3849/18 WK IN 513830N, 010530E. LEAST DEPTH 22FT AT LW. MAST AND SPRIT VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (C IN C NORE) - FNM MONTHLY LIST. H7718/19 H7718/19 WK [OLD SYMBOL] INSERTED ON CHARTS. 10.8.23 10.8.23 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1975. H3153/33 H3153/33 DELETE. (HMS KELLET HN 1/33) DELETE. - NM. H4710/63 5.5.64 H4710/63 5.5.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FT IN 30FT. SCOUR 33FT. (HMS ECHO, 1963). INS OBSTN 3FMS 5FT. BR STD. H1331/65 25.3.65 H1331/65 25.3.65 EXAM'D 12.11.64. FIXED AT 360FT, 198DEG FROM OBSTN IN 513832N, 010625E. SWEPT CLEAR 23FT, FOUL 25FT. (HMS EGERIA, 12.11.64). AMEND OB SW 3FMS 5FT. - NM 727/65. 23.1.73 23.1.73 AMEND OB SW 6.7MTRS. NC 1975. H4399/71 26.5.76 H4399/71 26.5.76 EXAM'D 16.1.76 IN 513828N, 010528E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 6.3, FOUL 6.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.8 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. SCOUR 11.2MTRS. SMALL WRECK WITH THE SCOUR MAINLY TO THE SOUTH WEST. (PLA WRECK REPORT FROM M/L MAPLIN DTD 17.1.76). - NM BLOCK. 12.5.05 12.5.05 EUT POSN: 5138.498N, 0105.364E. NE 1975.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2007

General Comments

SMALL WK

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FAQ

Where is the MERCY wreck located?

The MERCY wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.498 N,1 5.364 E.

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

The MERCY lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.498 N,1 5.364 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCY?

The seabed around the MERCY lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MERCY discovered?

The wreck of the MERCY was discovered in 1964.

What type of wreck is the MERCY?

The MERCY is classified as a barge.

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