Where is the MERCHE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERCHE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 54.905 N,1 44.525 W.

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

The seabed around the MERCHE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately -1 meters deep.

The MERCHE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 8, 1975.

The wreck of the MERCHE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

The MERCHE (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

The MERCHE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 326 tons.

The MERCHE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Merche (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	4 54.905 N,1 44.525 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 4.915083 Longitude: -1.742083
Water Depth	-1 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MERCHE (PROBABLY)
Type	motor vessel
Flag	ES
Length	39.6 m
Width	7.3 m
Draught	2.7
Tonnage	326
Conspic Visual	visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 8, 1975
Original Detection Year	1975
Last Detection Year	2010
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	GROUNDED APPROX 3M E OF TAKORADI, WHILST ON PASSAGE LAGOS FOR DAKAR. (LLOYDS VOL.220). 13.8.75 STILL AGROUND & BEGINNING TO BREAK UP. (LL, 13.8.75). H2995/71 10.10.75 H2995/71 10.10.75 ST PA (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 045444.4N, 014431.8W [GHANA WAR OFFICE SPHEROID] ON SURVEY [K8029]. ON BEACH, RUSTY HULL & BREAKING UP. (HMS HERALD, HI 31/78). INS AS STPA (CONSPIC). - NM 2488/78. 27.1.10 27.1.10 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0454.908N, 0144.552W. NE 3113. 13.6.10 13.6.10 [WGD] POSN: 0454.905N, 0144.525W. NE 3102.
Last Amended Date	Aug 21, 2019

GROUNDED APPROX 3M E OF TAKORADI. PASSAGE LAGOS FOR DAKAR. LATER BROKE UP. (LLOYDS VOL.220).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 54.905 N,1 44.525 W

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