Merkurius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Merkurius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.266167
  • Longitude: 9.583500
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MERKURIUS
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1947
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 6, 2019

Surveying Details

H5160/48 1.9.48 INS ST IN 571600N, 093512E MARKED BY A FL LT. (DANISH NM 27/1253/48). BR STD. H5160/48 18.10.48 ERASE LT ON MAST & INSERT LT 2 FL (PA) ON SHORE SE OF WK. (DANISH NM 37/1644/48). BR STD. H5160/48 28.11.49 DELETE. (DANISH NM 44/1834/49). BR STD. H5160/48 19.7.56 SHOWN AS DW ON DANISH 92. NCA. 25.2.57 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS IN 571600N, 093506E ON DANISH 92. BR STD. 20.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS ON GER 63 [1971]. 29.7.88 WK 3.1MTRS IN 571600N, 093506E SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BLOWN UP. (DANISH WK RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the MERKURIUS wreck located?

The MERKURIUS wreck is located at coordinates 57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E.

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

The MERKURIUS lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERKURIUS?

The seabed around the MERKURIUS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MERKURIUS sink?

The MERKURIUS sank on Nov 25, 1947.

When was the wreck of the MERKURIUS discovered?

The wreck of the MERKURIUS was discovered in 1948.

What country did the MERKURIUS belong to?

The MERKURIUS belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the MERKURIUS?

The MERKURIUS is classified as a steam ship.

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