Mersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.981 N,3 20.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.499683
  • Longitude: -3.334650
Wreck Depth 11.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY
Type pilot boat
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1885
Original Detection Year 1885
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 15.12.1885 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON THE 15.12.1885. DEPTH 39FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532957N, 032001W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H1184/67 21.3.67 WK 6FMS 3FT IN 532958N, 032000W. (MDHB K3500 KF). - NM ACTION. 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 11.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951 26.3.75 NOW WK 11.4MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. SEP 2021/000332018 7.12.21 EXAM'D 1.9.21 DIVED BY C. MICHAEL OF LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY. A LINE OF WRECKAGE - STONES AND SOME WOODEN PIECES - CONSISTENT WITH THE REMAINS OF THE MERSEY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER COLLISION ABOUT 2 MILES WSW FROM BAR LT SHIP.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY wreck located?

The MERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.981 N,3 20.079 W.

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

The MERSEY lies at a depth of about 11.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.981 N,3 20.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY?

The seabed around the MERSEY lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MERSEY sink?

The MERSEY sank on Dec 2, 1885.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY was discovered in 1885.

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 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY?

The MERSEY is classified as a pilot boat.

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