Mersey No 24 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mersey no 24 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 26.332 N,3 1.314 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.438867
  • Longitude: -3.021900
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY NO 24
Type dredger
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1572/56 1.3.56 H1572/56 1.3.56 WK IN POSN 532619N, 030114W OR 010DEG 1200FT FROM TOWER BUOY, R MERSEY. MARKED N & S BY G SPH LT BUOYS. SALVAGE OPS AWAITED. (LL & MERSEY NM 2/56, 3/56). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/10. PRESUMED LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2001
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 26.332 N,3 1.314 W
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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY NO 24 wreck located?

The MERSEY NO 24 wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.332 N,3 1.314 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY NO 24?

The seabed around the MERSEY NO 24 lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MERSEY NO 24 sink?

The MERSEY NO 24 sank on Feb 16, 1956.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY NO 24 discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY NO 24 was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY NO 24?

The MERSEY NO 24 is classified as a dredger.