Mersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.815 N,4 40.768 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.280250
  • Longitude: -4.679467
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 342
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1886
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H1288/75/378 4.11.75 BADLY BROKEN UP, PARTS LYING INSHORE, SOME PARTS IN 70FT OF WATER. REPORT IN UNKNOWN SHIPWRECKS. (R FIELDS, LTR DTD 29.9.75). NCA. H1283/76 22.3.76 WK OF 'MERSEY' IN 531648N, 044042W IN 50FT OF WATER. (M SMITH LTR DTD 12.3.76). FOR FILING ONLY. H1280/77/24 11.10.77 PROPELLOR AND SHAFT APPROX 100YDS NW OF WK. (M SMITH, LTR DTD 13.1.77). SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

22.6.1894 BUILT IN 1885 BY W A STEVENS, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERSEY SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT, S WALES FOR LIVERPOOL. STRANDED PENRHOS PT ROCKS. (SIBI). SUNK ON 22.6.1894. (A NEWTON).

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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY wreck located?

The MERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.815 N,4 40.768 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY?

The seabed around the MERSEY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MERSEY sink?

The MERSEY sank on Jul 31, 1886.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY was discovered in 1975.

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 342 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY?

The MERSEY is classified as a steam ship.

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