Mercia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Mercia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.528 N,2 48.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.525467
  • Longitude: -2.809917
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCIA
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 94
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3074/45 27.7.45 DANGER CIRCLE, WRECK REMAINS, IN PA 513130N, 024831W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2146/45. H292/67 5.6.67 NOT SEEN DURING HELICOPTER RECCE ON 30.4.69. (BRISTOL AUTH LTR, DTD 2.6.69). NCA. 27.10.11 [WGD] POSN: 5131.528N, 0248.595W.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2011

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCIA wreck located?

The MERCIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.528 N,2 48.595 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCIA?

The seabed around the MERCIA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MERCIA sink?

The MERCIA sank on Jan 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MERCIA discovered?

The wreck of the MERCIA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MERCIA belong to?

The MERCIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERCIA?

The MERCIA had a tonnage of 94 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCIA?

The MERCIA is classified as a tug.

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