Merchiston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Merchiston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.616 N,0 31.425 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.660267
  • Longitude: 0.523750
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCHISTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4.17
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H04402/41 7.11.49 H04402/41 7.11.49 WK LOCATED IN 533927N, 003127E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). INS WK 7.5FMS. - NM 2298/49. 23.6.75 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 EXAM'D 20.9.77 IN 533934.9N, 003132.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.8, FOUL 14.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES NW/SE. VERY BROKEN UP THOUGH MID-SECTION PARTIALLY INTACT. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILER, ABOUT 12FT ABOVE SEABED. ESTIMATED ORIGINAL LENGTH 200-300FT. (SOISS, HI 54/77 & HMS GAVINTON, REPORT DTD 10.10.77). BR STD. H1270/73 3.11.78 H1270/73 3.11.78 CARGO IRON ORE. BOILER AND ENGINE STILL STANDING. REMAINDER SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). HH100/351/05 1.6.92 HH100/351/05 1.6.92 WK OF MERCHISTON LOCATED IN 533903N, 003115E. POSN BY DECCA. (R J COLLINSON, 28.4.92). NCA. 5.9.13 5.9.13 IN 5339.616N, 0031.425E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.23 IN GEN DEPTH 18.4MTRS. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 4.17MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN, BOILER & ENGINE REMAIN THE HIGHEST PART. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 14.2MTRS
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERCHINSON SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 165HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG WORKS LTD, WEST HARTELPOOL. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN NE FORCE 3 WITH BRITISH SS EDA.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOWS ENE, BOILER/ENGINE HIGHEST POINTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.616 N,0 31.425 E
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FAQ

Where is the MERCHISTON wreck located?

The MERCHISTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.616 N,0 31.425 E.

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

The MERCHISTON lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.616 N,0 31.425 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCHISTON?

The seabed around the MERCHISTON lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MERCHISTON sink?

The MERCHISTON sank on Apr 1, 1906.

When was the wreck of the MERCHISTON discovered?

The wreck of the MERCHISTON was discovered in 1949.

What country did the MERCHISTON belong to?

The MERCHISTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERCHISTON carrying?

The MERCHISTON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MERCHISTON?

The MERCHISTON had a tonnage of 1840 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCHISTON?

The MERCHISTON is classified as a steam ship.

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