Mervyn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mervyn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.285 N,5 34.977 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.554750
  • Longitude: -5.582950
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERVYN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 99.2
Sonar Width 24.3
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 44
Tonnage 3408
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Surveying Details

COLLISION TOOK PLACE 10M SE OF SMALLS. (DODS). H0109/45 9.3.45 H0109/45 NSC REPD 9.3.45 IN 513318N, 053500W. ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS. LENGTH 230FT, HEIGHT 40FT. (AUBD 320/57, EG5 & WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524). POSSIBLE WK IN 513300N, 053500W. (AUBD 320/58, HMS DUCKWORTH). H5001/72 4.7.79 H5001/72 4.7.79 DEFINITE WK LOCATED 9.11.78 IN 513315N, 053454W [OGB]. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). FROM DCS3 RECORDS: LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS, HT 17.5MTRS, LYING 225/045DEG. GEN DEPTH FROM FAIR SHEET 64-67MTRS. INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 513314N, 053454W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.2 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. DEPTH BY HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 57.5MTRS, BY SHADOW 58.1MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. LYING 039/219DEG, LENGTH 117.2MTRS, BEAM 13.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 2.6 10 IN 5133.285N, 0534.977W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.51 IN GEN DEPTH 67.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 99.2MTRS, WIDTH 24.3MTRS, HT 11.74MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INTACT. AMEND WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY R THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERVYN STEAM SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LISBON. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS LANGLEEFORD. (DODS)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the MERVYN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.285 N,5 34.977 W.

How deep is the MERVYN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.285 N,5 34.977 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERVYN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MERVYN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the MERVYN (PROBABLY) sink?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MERVYN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MERVYN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MERVYN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERVYN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MERVYN (PROBABLY)?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3408 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERVYN (PROBABLY)?

The MERVYN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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