Mers Du Sud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mers du sud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 0.342 N,4 45.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.005700
  • Longitude: -4.751417
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERS DU SUD
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H3795/74 25.4.79 DW PA REPD IN 480054N, 044536W. (BREST NM 79 13 23). - NM 1139/79. H3795/74 4.10.79 LOCATED IN 480019N, 044501W. (BREST NM 79 36 32). - NM 2689/79. H1271/83 20.2.84 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 480024N, 044500W ON FRENCH 6099 [1983 EDN]. BR STD. 21.2.84 WK OF TRAWLER/DRIFTER 'MERS DU SUD' IN APPROX 480024N, 044500W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14584228). 5.5.88 WK POSN IN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. CLEARANCE UNDER 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584228). 13.3.89 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 17.5.00 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7423 [1999 EDN, LARGEST SCALE 1:20,000] & FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NC 2819. 22.11.08 SHOWN IN 4800.342N, 0445.085W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7423 [2ND EDN 2008, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2348.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 2M SSW OF POINTE DU RAZ. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the MERS DU SUD wreck located?

The MERS DU SUD wreck is located at coordinates 48 0.342 N,4 45.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERS DU SUD?

The seabed around the MERS DU SUD lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MERS DU SUD discovered?

The wreck of the MERS DU SUD was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MERS DU SUD belong to?

The MERS DU SUD belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the MERS DU SUD?

The MERS DU SUD is classified as a trawler.

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