Mersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17.216 N,1 28.042 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.286933
  • Longitude: 1.467367
Wreck Depth 10.58 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 29.78
Sonar Width 30.99
Shadow Height 1.06
Orientation 49
Tonnage 1037
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1940
Scour Dimensions 010.7,008.7,013.8,096.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SANK IN 511711N, 012805E. (VA DOVER). H0403/40 23.4.40 PFNM 1088/40 ISSUED. H0411/40 16.5.40 INS DW IN 511711N, 012805E. - FNM 1198/40. H0565/40 19.8.40 INS DW. - NM 2080/40. H0403/40 22.2.50 DISPERSED TO BELOW LEVEL OF ADJACENT SEA BED. (C-IN-C NORE, 22.2.50). H0403/40 21.6.50 WK IN 511712N, 012808E USING HSA. LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP SMLS 324 325 ON 20 & 21.4.50 & 28.4.50. CLEAR AT 28FT FOUL AT 29FT. GEN DEPTH 33-40FT. DEPTHS OF 27FT EXIST WITHIN 2C TO THE S. (SML 324, 6.5.50). AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 4FT - NM 1172/50. H0403/40 30.3.60 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEEP 14.7.59 IN 511709N, 012806E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 29FT FOUL AT 30FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37FT IN GEN DEPTH 39FT. SCOUR 49FT. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. (ECES, SWEEP REPORT, 23.2.60). AMENDED TO SW 4FMS 5FT IN 511709N, 012806E. LC 1828 & NC 1895. H8033/68 12.12.68 A VERY POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 511710N, 012806E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FT IN GEN DEPTH 40FT. SCOUR DEPTH 45FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 9/68). CHART AS SW 4FMS 4FT IN 511710N, 012806E. NE 1828 [NEW DATUM]. H8033/68 6.1.69 TO REMAIN AS SW 4FMS 5FT ON BA 1895 [OLD DATUM]. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 DTD 3.10.68). H5498/69 14.11.69 WK LOCATED 7.8.69 IN 511713N, 012806E USING HSA & DECCA. TWO BOAT DRIFT SWEEP 6.9.69, CLEAR AT 9.1MTRS FOUL AT 9.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.0MTRS. SEA BED IS SMOOTH. GOOD SONAR FROM E & W. LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 163/69, HI 8(B)/69). AMENDED TO SW 9.1MTRS [5FMS] IN 511713N, 012806E. - NM 1837/69. H2100/74 30.1.74 WK IN 511710N, 012807E USING HIFIX. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.6MTRS [LAT]. FLAT SEABED. SMALL WRECK SITTING IN OWN SCOUR. LIES APPROX E/W. (HMS ECHO, H525 NO.19/73). H1938/78 24.3.81 EXAM'D 20.10.80 IN 511710N, 012809E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SCATTERED WRECKAGE COVERING AREA 65 X 65MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.5, FOUL AT 9.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. WK ALMOST COVERED. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61A/80). AMEND TO SW 9.5MTRS IN 511710N, 012809E. BR SD. H1951/80 29.5.81 H1951/80 29.5.81 EXAM'D 8.4.81. WRECKAGE COVERING AREA 50 X 40MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.1MTRS. RETAIN 1980 SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 21A). H2331/85 12.11.86 EXAM'D 27.6.86 & 6.7.86 IN 511710N, 012809E USING TRISPONDER. LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR 13MTRS DEEP COVERING AN AREA 40 X 30MTRS APPROX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5-12.2MTRS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 298). NCA. HH090/629/01 6.7.94 EXAM'D 16.6.94 IN 511711N, 012809E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.3MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. COVERS 45 BY 35MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 629). NCA. HH242/400/14 24.8.04 LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3MTRS. (TH SURVEY DTD 29/30.5.04). AMEND WK 11.3MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2010/000174707 20.10.10 LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.9MTRS. (TH SURVEY DTD AUG 2010). NCA. SEP 2011/000169714 12.10.11 LOCATED IN 5117.212N, 0128.038E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.9MTRS. (TH SURVEY DTD JULY 2011). BR STD. SEP 2019/000022679 27.6.19 EXAM'D 5.5.19; IN 5117.216N, 0128.042E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.584MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.15MTRS, LENGTH 29.78MTRS, WIDTH 30.99MTRS, HT 1.06MTRS, ORIENTATION 049 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 10.71MTRS, WIDTH 8.71MTRS, 13.86MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 096 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED/BROKEN UP WRECK. DEBRIS FIELD; LENGTH 47.9MTRS, TOWARDS 093 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DW 10.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK IN THE DOWNS NEAR MILDRAKE BUOY. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 17.216 N,1 28.042 E
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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY wreck located?

The MERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.216 N,1 28.042 E.

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

The MERSEY lies at a depth of about 10.58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 17.216 N,1 28.042 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY?

The seabed around the MERSEY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MERSEY sink?

The MERSEY sank on Apr 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY was discovered in 1940.

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 1037 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY?

The MERSEY is classified as a steam ship.

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