Merrie Islington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merrie islington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.039 N,0 37.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.600650
  • Longitude: -0.619667
Wreck Depth 47.99 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERRIE ISLINGTON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.6 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 6.1
Shadow Height 3.75
Orientation 145
Tonnage 147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 16, 2017

Surveying Details

SUNK 6 MILES NNE OF WHITBY, FISHING. (WW1SL). H5103/83 12.3.87 FASTENER IN 543602N, 003703W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 20.1.89 EXAM'D 24.6.88 IN 543602N, 003704W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.4 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEG, INTACT BUT TWISTED ABOUT 8 MTRS FROM SE E ND. A SMALL SEPARATE CONTACT, 1 MTR HIGH, WAS LOCATED 125MTRS NE OF WK. CHART AS WK 47MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH351/100/09 9.6.95 BOW LAID ON STBD SIDE, MIDSHIPS UPRIGHT BUT COLLAPSED IN PLACES, STERN PORT SIDE DOWN. LARGE NETS SPIRALLED UPWARDS OFF PORT SIDE AT MIDSHIPS AND STERN. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. SINGLE BOILER, TWO FURNACES. COMPOUND ENGINE. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 16.05.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5436.039N, 0037.180W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 6.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.75MTRS, ORIENTATION 145/325 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HUMBER S TRAWLING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BAILEY & LEETHAM. PASSAGE FROM HULL FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.039 N,0 37.18 W
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FAQ

Where is the MERRIE ISLINGTON wreck located?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.039 N,0 37.18 W.

How deep is the MERRIE ISLINGTON and where exactly is it located?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON lies at a depth of about 47.99 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.039 N,0 37.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERRIE ISLINGTON?

The seabed around the MERRIE ISLINGTON lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the MERRIE ISLINGTON sink?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON sank on May 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MERRIE ISLINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the MERRIE ISLINGTON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the MERRIE ISLINGTON belong to?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERRIE ISLINGTON carrying?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the MERRIE ISLINGTON?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERRIE ISLINGTON?

The MERRIE ISLINGTON is classified as a trawler.

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