Merwede Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merwede Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.899 N,1 28.891 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.648317
  • Longitude: -1.481517
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERWEDE
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 165
Tonnage 744
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,002.0,071
Debris Field 0056.0,246
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2002

Surveying Details

H1931/18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 554000N, 012800W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDWPA (1918). H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 EXAM'D 14.6.01 IN 5538.899N, 0128.891W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 071 DEGS. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOWS 345 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 56MTRS TOWARDS 246 DEGS. BROKEN, INVERTED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). PROBABLY IN TWO UNEQUAL PARTS WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SS. TRIPLE EXAPNSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO COAL. SANK IN 6 MINS AFTER BEING MINED.

General Comments

INTACT, ?IN TWO PARTS WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN, BOWS NNW

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FAQ

Where is the MERWEDE wreck located?

The MERWEDE wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.899 N,1 28.891 W.

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

The MERWEDE lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 38.899 N,1 28.891 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERWEDE?

The seabed around the MERWEDE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MERWEDE sink?

The MERWEDE sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MERWEDE discovered?

The wreck of the MERWEDE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MERWEDE belong to?

The MERWEDE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MERWEDE carrying?

The MERWEDE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MERWEDE?

The MERWEDE had a tonnage of 744 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERWEDE?

The MERWEDE is classified as a steam ship.

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