Mercur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 38 N,71 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.633333
  • Longitude: -71.400000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MERCUR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 72.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 989
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.3.74 27.3.74 AGROUND 2M E OF CABO BEATA, SW DOMINICA. (LL VOL.215). IN 173800N, 712400W [WGD] APPROX. NCA. 28.3.74 28.3.74 SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. (LL VOL.215). NCA. 13.6.74 13.6.74 SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED ON 2.4.74, VESSEL DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOL.216 & MSD). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY NORDERWERFT KOSER & MEYER, HAMBURG. RAN AGROUND 2M E OF CABO BEATA, SW DOMINICA, WHILST EN-ROUTE SANTO DOMINGO FOR TAMPA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARIB SHIPPING SERVICE & A.L. MCKENZIE. ALL 12 TRINIDADIAN CREW SAFE. (MSD & LL VOLS.215 & 216)

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FAQ

Where is the MERCUR wreck located?

The MERCUR wreck is located at coordinates 17 38 N,71 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCUR?

The seabed around the MERCUR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MERCUR sink?

The MERCUR sank on Mar 22, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MERCUR discovered?

The wreck of the MERCUR was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MERCUR belong to?

The MERCUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERCUR carrying?

The MERCUR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MERCUR?

The MERCUR had a tonnage of 989 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCUR?

The MERCUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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