Mera 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mera 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 50.03 N,11 24.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.833833
  • Longitude: -11.400667
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERA 1
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.8 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.4.00 26.4.00 SANK IN APPROX 4950.00N, 1124.00W. (LL, 24.4.00). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER THROUGH LEAK IN THE ENGINE ROOM. LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY M TRAWLER 'FERNANDEZ PINO'.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MERA 1 wreck located?

The MERA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.03 N,11 24.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERA 1?

The seabed around the MERA 1 lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the MERA 1 sink?

The MERA 1 sank on Apr 22, 2000.

When was the wreck of the MERA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the MERA 1 was discovered in 2000.

What country did the MERA 1 belong to?

The MERA 1 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERA 1?

The MERA 1 had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERA 1?

The MERA 1 is classified as a trawler.

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