Meridian Ice (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meridian ice (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 20.042 N,10 49.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.334033
  • Longitude: -10.821800
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish,foodstuffs: preserved,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3908/81 14.4.88 OBSTN REPD HIT BY VESSEL (DRAUGHT 7.2MTRS) IN 062054N, 104836W. (HAMBURG NM 4750(T)/86). H4949/87 14.4.88 WK OF MERIDIAN ICE LIES IN THIS POSN. (DENCO MONROVIA, TLX 29.4.87). AMEND SOUNDING 3FMS 5FT (REP 1986) IN POSN 078, 1.24C FROM LT, FL G 33FT, IN 062050N, 104855W (APPROX), TO WK 3FMS 5FT. BR STD. 16.5.89 OBSTN PA, REPD (1983), SHOWN IN 062054N, 104842W. (GERMAN 639). NCA. 17.5.89 AMEND TO WK 7.2MTRS. NC 2478. H4090/86 29.6.89 WK SHOWN INSIDE CHANNEL DOES NOT EXIST. (HBR MASTER, MONROVIA, 24.5.89). DELETE. BR STD. HH432/350/01 2.8.89 ACCORDING TO SENIOR PILOT VESSEL SANK ABOUT 0.5 MILE N OF MAMBA POINT. HAS NOT BEEN SALVAGED. (HBR MASTER, NPA LIBERIA, TLX 30.6.89). NCA - COVERED BY WK CHARTED CLOSE N. HH427/410/01 21.5.92 DWPA IN 062000N, 104936E, APPROX. (DIFRAP 2010/92). - NM 1653/92. HH427/410/01 19.6.92 WK, OR OBSTN, STRUCK BY MV SOMPORT IN POSN 221 DEG, 1.2 MILE FROM LT ON MONROVIA S B'WATER. VESSEL'S DRAUGHT 6.6MTRS ON ARRIVAL AND 7.7MTRS ON DEPARTURE. HULL DAMAGED. (PETROMARINE, BORDEAUX, 11.5.91, VIA EPSHOM, FAX RECEIVED 11.6.92). PLOTS IN 062001.5N, 104935W. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.6.03 SHOWN IN 0520.0N, 1049.6W [WGD] ON BA 2478 [NC DTD 8.12.89]. SEP 2011/000000060 7.1.11 NOW WK 2.6MTRS IN 0620.042N, 1049.308W [WGD]. (USNM 1/51641/11). ASSUMED THIS WK. - NM 363/11.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2011

Circumstances of loss

26.3.82 BUILT IN 1962 BY SCHLICHTING-WERFT, TRAVEMUNDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYTHIA CIA NAV S A. PASSAGE YMUIDEN FOR APAPA/LAGOS. SANK AT ANCHOR. HAD PREVIOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE 26.3.82 AND AGAIN AT ANCHOR OFF MONROVIA ON 18.4.82 WHERE SHE LAY UNMANNED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 20.042 N,10 49.308 W.

How deep is the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 6 20.042 N,10 49.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) sink?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 9, 1982.

When was the wreck of the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) was carrying fish,foodstuffs: preserved,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY)?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1522 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY)?

The MERIDIAN ICE (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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