Mercator Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mercator Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.617 N,1 33.77 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.760283
  • Longitude: 1.562833
Wreck Depth 8.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCATOR
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2827
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7036/16 28.10.16 WK IN 504555N, 013353E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 231/16. H2961/22 18.5.22 WK 2.5FMS IN 504540N, 013351E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H8599/24 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3003/51 31.5.51 AMENDED TO WKS 4FMS 4FT WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. [SEE ALSO 21023]. H7035/54 23.11.54 BUOY DELETED. (PARIS NM 54 43 22). - NM 2609/45. 14.11.55 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4.5FMS. LC 438. H2119/58 27.5.59 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4FMS 4FT [8.5MTRS]. NC 1895. 10.9.73 [OGB] POSN: 504536N, 013354E. NC 1892. 25.3.82 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6682 & FR 6795 [NOR ON FR NM BLOCK CORRECTIONS 0722/82 & 0832/82]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM DUNKIRK TO THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MERCATOR wreck located?

The MERCATOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.617 N,1 33.77 E.

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

The MERCATOR lies at a depth of about 8.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.617 N,1 33.77 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCATOR?

The seabed around the MERCATOR lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MERCATOR sink?

The MERCATOR sank on Oct 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MERCATOR discovered?

The wreck of the MERCATOR was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MERCATOR belong to?

The MERCATOR belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the MERCATOR?

The MERCATOR had a tonnage of 2827 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCATOR?

The MERCATOR is classified as a steam ship.

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