Mercur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 7 N,23 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.116667
  • Longitude: 23.900000
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCUR
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 71.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 938
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.2.75 26.2.75 VESSEL SANK IN 320700N, 235400E APPROX. (LL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1946 BY MOSS VAERFT & DOKK A/S MOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KATHAL SHIPPING CO. RAN AGROUND OFF TOBRUK AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY WEATHER. 500 SHEEP DROWNED AS A RESULT OF FLOODING OF THE LOWER HOLDS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MERCUR wreck located?

The MERCUR wreck is located at coordinates 32 7 N,23 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCUR?

The seabed around the MERCUR lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MERCUR sink?

The MERCUR sank on Dec 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the MERCUR discovered?

The wreck of the MERCUR was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MERCUR belong to?

The MERCUR belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MERCUR carrying?

The MERCUR was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the MERCUR?

The MERCUR had a tonnage of 938 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCUR?

The MERCUR is classified as a carrier.

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