Merel (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Merel (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.644 N,1 30.713 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.327400
  • Longitude: 1.511883
Wreck Depth 8.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 5.23
Sonar Width 4.56
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1088
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 005.0,,001.1,200.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0561/40 19.8.40 DW REPD IN 511939N, 013045E. (LT R BILL, RN DOVER). - NM 2080/40. H0561/40 5.6.50 POSN 511939N, 013045E USING HSA. SWEPT 10.5.50, AFTER DISPERSAL ON 25.3.50. CLEAR 27FT, FOUL 28FT, SEABED 32-40FT, BUT DEPTHS OF 24-28FT EXIST WITHIN 2C SW. (SML 324, 28.5.50). - NM 1018/50. H0561/40 15.2.61 SWEPT CLEAR 30FT, FOUL 32FT. LEAST E/S 34 IN GEN DEPTH 40FT. SCOUR 42FT. FIXED USING HSA. (ECES, 13.10.60). BR STD. H2714/69 4.3.69 SWEPT ON 19 & 24.9.68 IN 511938N, 013048E USING HSA. LEAST E/S 30FT IN GEN DEPTH 30-40FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED NOT KNOWN. (HMS EGERIA, HI 8A/68). BR STD. H2100/74 30.1.74 SMALL WK IN WIDE TROUGH IN 511936N, 013048E USING HIFIX. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST DEPTH 9.8MTRS IN 10-12MTRS. SCOUR 12.6MTRS [LAT]. IRREGULARLY UNDULATING SEABED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 121/73). NCA. H4453/72 13.3.80 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 62/79). NCA. H1938/78 28.10.80 EXAM'D IN 511937N, 013049E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.9 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. WK LIES IN 2 PIECES, ABOUT 40MTRS APART. NORTHERN PART SHOALEST, BUT DEEPER THAN SEABED LEVEL NEARBY. DOES NOT REQUIRE TO BE SWEPT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). BR STD. H2331/85 10.7.86 EXAM'D IN 511936N, 013048E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. ONLY S PORTION OF WK WAS FOUND, THE N PORTION IS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN BURIED. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5-11.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.3MTRS. DUE TO MOBILE NATURE OF SEABED RETAIN CURRENT CHARTED DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 298). HH090/647/01 28.10.94 EXAM'D IN 511936.2N, 013048.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.6 IN GEN DEPTH 9.9-11.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 SHADOW. COVERS 37 BY 17MTRS. ORIENTATED NE/SW. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO WK 9.6MTRS IN 511936N, 013049E [OGB]. BR STD. 19.10.05 [EUT] POSN: 5119.633N, 0130.712E. NE 1827. SEP 2008/000058660 17.7.08 LOCATED IN 5119.6446N, 0130.7150E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.91MTRS. (SDC EXAMINATION OF THANET WIND FARM SURVEY, M4734, GARDLINE HYDRO). NCA. SEP 2010/000060716 26.3.10 EXAM'D 3.8.09 IN 5119.644N, 0130.714W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.07 IN GEN DEPTH 12.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS. POSSIBLE ADDITONAL WRECKAGE TO THE S OF THE MAIN CONTACT. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). SINGLE, STRONG CONTACT IN MINOR SCOUR. ?BOILER(S). AMEND WK 9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083470 10.12.15 EXAM'D 3.9.15 IN 5119.644N, 0130.713E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 11.5MTRS. LENGTH 5.23MTRS, WIDTH 4.56MTRS, HEIGHT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 100DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 5.0MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 1.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 200DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1484). AMEND TO DW 8.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO, IRVINE, AYRSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 298HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAVRE FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO OF 1000 TONS INCLUDING BRASS RODS, ANILINE & CASEIN. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

SINGLE STRONG CONTACT, ?BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.644 N,1 30.713 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.644 N,1 30.713 E.

How deep is the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.644 N,1 30.713 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1088 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The MEREL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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