Merlin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Merlin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22 N,2 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.366667
  • Longitude: 2.200000
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERLIN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.8.75 SUNK IN THE N SEA. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL.14) 24.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M ESE FROM LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL, LL WW1) POSN 522200N, 021200E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2021/000173205 2.2.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2021. (A-2-Sea Solutions Ltd, HI 1517). AMEND DEAD
Last Amended Date May 19, 2022

Circumstances of loss

LOWESTOFT REGISTERED WOODEN SAIL VESSEL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 6 & SUNK BY BOMBING 20M ESE FROM LOWESTOFT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14, WW1SL, LL WW1, SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the MERLIN wreck located?

The MERLIN wreck is located at coordinates 52 22 N,2 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERLIN?

The seabed around the MERLIN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MERLIN sink?

The MERLIN sank on Jul 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MERLIN discovered?

The wreck of the MERLIN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MERLIN belong to?

The MERLIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERLIN?

The MERLIN had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERLIN?

The MERLIN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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