Mere Theresa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mere theresa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 22.602 N,0 41.532 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.376700
  • Longitude: -0.692200
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERE THERESA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2340/87 6.12.88 H2340/87 6.12.88 SANK IN 492242N, 004036W. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (CHERBOURG AV 1428 & DIFRAP 4705/88). NCA YET. HH351/352/01 23.2.89 HH351/352/01 23.2.89 ABOVE REPEATED. POSN DOUBTFUL. (BREST NM 89 02 23). CHART AS DW PD IN 492242N, 004030W. - NM 706/89. 26.4.90 26.4.90 WK, CLEARANCE LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492242N, 004036W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. STATED AS WK OF FRENCH FV 'MERE THERESA'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14590559). HH351/510/02 4.5.94 HH351/510/02 4.5.94 WK OF TRAWLER 'MERE THERESA', LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS, IN 492239N, 004127W [EUR]. (83/MHA NO 12, SURVEYED DEC 1993 & FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14590559). SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS ON FRENCH 6927 [1994 EDN]. - NM 1710/94. 5.3.98 5.3.98 VERY SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). NCA. 31.12.12 31.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4922.602N, 0041.532W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK WITHIN 10MINS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 22.602 N,0 41.532 W
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FAQ

Where is the MERE THERESA wreck located?

The MERE THERESA wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.602 N,0 41.532 W.

How deep is the MERE THERESA and where exactly is it located?

The MERE THERESA lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 49 22.602 N,0 41.532 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERE THERESA?

The seabed around the MERE THERESA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MERE THERESA sink?

The MERE THERESA sank on Nov 16, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MERE THERESA discovered?

The wreck of the MERE THERESA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MERE THERESA belong to?

The MERE THERESA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the MERE THERESA?

The MERE THERESA is classified as a fishing vessel.