Mercury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mercury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 50 N,102 35.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.833333
  • Longitude: 102.598333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERCURY
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 46.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1984
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2500/74 13.2.85 SANK IN 055000N, 1023600E. MAST VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. (PEN MALAYSIA NM 96/84). INS AS DW PA MAST. - NM 551/85. H2500/74 13.6.85 NO SALVAGE YET. (LL, 1.6.85). SEP 2008/000077223 16.10.08 SHOWN IN 0550.00N, 10235.90E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 644 [2001 EDN, CORRECT TO 31.3.08, 1:200,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2023

Circumstances of loss

HAD LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. PUMP UNABLE TO COPE. VESSEL CLOSED TOWARDS SHORE NR PULAU RHU AND EVENTUALLY SANK. PASSAGE SONGKHLA FOR SINGAPORE. CARGO RUBBER.

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FAQ

Where is the MERCURY wreck located?

The MERCURY wreck is located at coordinates 5 50 N,102 35.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCURY?

The seabed around the MERCURY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MERCURY sink?

The MERCURY sank on Dec 23, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MERCURY discovered?

The wreck of the MERCURY was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MERCURY belong to?

The MERCURY belonged to HN.

What cargo was the MERCURY carrying?

The MERCURY was carrying rubber.

What was the tonnage of the MERCURY?

The MERCURY had a tonnage of 495 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERCURY?

The MERCURY is classified as a carrier.

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