Mercs Maho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercs maho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 50.01 N,80 1.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.833500
  • Longitude: 80.018667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCS MAHO
Type carrier
Flag LK
Length 97.2 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 2550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,foodstuffs: solid,water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH506/400/02 5.1.99 HH506/400/02 5.1.99 SANK APPROX 1 MILE NORTH OF THE ENTRANCE TO KANKESANTURAI HARBOUR. (LL 24.12.99). POSN 0950.0N, 8001.0E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2000

Circumstances of loss

21.12.99 BELIEVED TO HAVE STRUCK THE WRECK OF 'SEA DANCER' ON 21.12.99. TOOK A LIST AND LATER SANK. VESSEL BUILT IN 1966.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCS MAHO wreck located?

The MERCS MAHO wreck is located at coordinates 9 50.01 N,80 1.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCS MAHO?

The seabed around the MERCS MAHO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MERCS MAHO sink?

The MERCS MAHO sank on Dec 22, 1999.

When was the wreck of the MERCS MAHO discovered?

The wreck of the MERCS MAHO was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MERCS MAHO belong to?

The MERCS MAHO belonged to LK.

What cargo was the MERCS MAHO carrying?

The MERCS MAHO was carrying personnel,foodstuffs: solid,water.

What was the tonnage of the MERCS MAHO?

The MERCS MAHO had a tonnage of 2550 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCS MAHO?

The MERCS MAHO is classified as a carrier.

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