Mersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.828 N,2 8.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.997133
  • Longitude: -2.143083
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 52.7 m
Width 7.7 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 70
Tonnage 536
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1930
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

H03504/51 13.9.51 H03504/51 13.9.51 WK LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY IN 495948N, 020836W USING DECCA. NOT DIVED ON. LENGTH 190-210FT, HEIGHT 28FT. LIES 065/245DEGS, UPRIGHT WITH UPPER WORKS GONE AND HULL DISINTEGRATING. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 28.1.80 28.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 79 EDN]. NCA. H270/76 2.12.81 H270/76 2.12.81 AMEND TO WK 22FMS [40MTRS]. NE 2669. HH351/353/01 22.6.89 HH351/353/01 22.6.89 NOW WK 55MTRS IN 495934N, 020803W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 89 21 28). BR STD. HH090/496/01 11.10.90 HH090/496/01 11.10.90 EXAM'D 24.6.90 IN 495949.7N, 020835.1W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.6 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS, NEARLY BROKEN IN TWO. DETECTED ON MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/04 16.5.91 HH100/351/04 16.5.91 LOCATED IN 495950N, 020839W [OGB] USING DECCA. (B R HOSKING, 3.5.91). HH100/351/17 2.10.01 HH100/351/17 2.10.01 THIS IS THE 'MERSEY'. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1892 BY HARVEY & CO, HAYLE. THREE MASTS WITH WELL DECK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE BY HARVEY & CO. MACHINERY AFT. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS GLENEDEN.

General Comments

NEARLY BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY wreck located?

The MERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.828 N,2 8.585 W.

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

The MERSEY lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.828 N,2 8.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY?

The seabed around the MERSEY lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the MERSEY sink?

The MERSEY sank on Oct 12, 1930.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY was discovered in 1951.

What country did the MERSEY belong to?

The MERSEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERSEY?

The MERSEY had a tonnage of 536 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY?

The MERSEY is classified as a steam ship.

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