Merrimac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Merrimac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.786 N,3 0.821 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.413100
  • Longitude: -3.013683
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERRIMAC
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1921
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2025

Surveying Details

H288/20 10.1.20 H288/20 10.1.20 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 400YDS ABOUT E OF N AND OF SEACOMBE LANDING STAGE. WK MARKED TO N BY G CNCL LIGHT BUOY FL G. (MERSEY DOCK & HARBOUR BOARD, LIVERPOOL, NM 8.1.20). - NM 224/20. H5094/21 19.9.21 H5094/21 19.9.21 WK & LT BUOY REMOVED. (MERSEY DOCK & HARBOUR BOARD, LIVERPOOL, 19.9.21). DELETE. - NM 1716/21. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK. (MERSEY DOCK & HARBOUR BOARD, LIVERPOOL).

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FAQ

Where is the MERRIMAC wreck located?

The MERRIMAC wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.786 N,3 0.821 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERRIMAC?

The seabed around the MERRIMAC lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MERRIMAC discovered?

The wreck of the MERRIMAC was discovered in 1920.

What type of wreck is the MERRIMAC?

The MERRIMAC is classified as a barge.

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