Where is the MERKUR wreck located?

The MERKUR wreck is located at coordinates 48 26 N,10 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERKUR?

The seabed around the MERKUR lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

The MERKUR sank on Jul 30, 1940.

The wreck of the MERKUR was discovered in 1941.

The MERKUR had a tonnage of 1291 tons.

The MERKUR is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Merkur Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	48 26 N,10 58 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 48.433333 Longitude: -10.966667
Water Depth	2800 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MERKUR
Type	steam ship
Flag	EE
Length	71.6 m
Width	10.8 m
Draught	4.7
Tonnage	1291
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 30, 1940
Original Detection Year	1941
Original Source	unknown
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

H01001/40 10.4.41 H01001/40 10.4.41 WK 'MERKUR' IN 482600N, 105800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. PLOTS IN 2800MTRS. TOO DEEP TO CHART.

VESSEL WAS SUNK BY A TORPEDO FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST EN-ROUTE LISBON TO GARSTON. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 26 N,10 58 W

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