Halla Mercury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Halla mercury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 41.7 N,143 5.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.695000
  • Longitude: 143.086667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALLA MERCURY
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 107.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3974
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1278/85 21.3.85 H1278/85 21.3.85 CAPSIZED AND AGROUND IN 064236N, 1430524E, ABOUT 0.5 MILE NNE OF EAURIPIK ATOLL. CARGO OF TIMBER SCATTERED IN VICINITY. (HYDROPAC 259/85(81)). POSN 064142N, 1430512E, APPROX, ON BA CHART 772. NCA YET. H1278/85 2.10.85 H1278/85 2.10.85 SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNLIKELY. (LL 16.9.85). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY NISHI ZOSEN KK, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAE HAN MERCHANG BANKING CORPORATION. ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND PUNCTURED HULL BELOW WATER LINE. LATER REPORTED AS CAPSIZED DERELICT AND AGROUND AT EAURIPIK IS. (LL & HYDROPAC).

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FAQ

Where is the HALLA MERCURY wreck located?

The HALLA MERCURY wreck is located at coordinates 6 41.7 N,143 5.2 E.

When did the HALLA MERCURY sink?

The HALLA MERCURY sank on Feb 27, 1985.

When was the wreck of the HALLA MERCURY discovered?

The wreck of the HALLA MERCURY was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HALLA MERCURY belong to?

The HALLA MERCURY belonged to KP.

What cargo was the HALLA MERCURY carrying?

The HALLA MERCURY was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HALLA MERCURY?

The HALLA MERCURY had a tonnage of 3974 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALLA MERCURY?

The HALLA MERCURY is classified as a carrier.

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