Merida (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Merida (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 42 N,61 47.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.700000
  • Longitude: -61.791667
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERIDA (PART OF)
Type carrier
Flag MX
Length 121 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 3477
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.3.76 CAPSIZED WHILST UNDERGOING REPAIRS IN CHAGUARAMAS DOCKYARD. APPROX 90% SUBMERGED IN 35-40FT OF WATER. (LL, 22 & 25.3.76) NCA YET, POSN 104030N, 613900W FOR FILING ONLY. 17.6.77 WK DEMOLITION TAKING PLACE. UPPER PIECES TO BE LANDED FOR SCRAP, AND DOUBLE BOTTOM SECTION TO BE REFLOATED & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (LL, 17.6.77) 14.10.77 DOUBLE BOTTOM SECTION & MACHINERY SCUTTLED IN 104200N, 614730W. (LL, 14.10.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

18.3.76 BUILT IN 1956 BY NELSINGORS SKIBS & MSK, ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSPORTACION MARITEMA MEXICANA SA. CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE UNDER REPAIR AT CHAGUARAMAS, TRINIDAD ON 18.3.76. WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS & CUT TO PIECES IN APR-MAY '77. UPPER SECTIONS WERE LANDED FOR SCRAP. DOUBLE BOTTOM SECTION & MACHINERY WERE TOWED OUT & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

General Comments

DOUBLE BOTTOM & MACHINERY

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FAQ

Where is the MERIDA (PART OF) wreck located?

The MERIDA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 10 42 N,61 47.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERIDA (PART OF)?

The seabed around the MERIDA (PART OF) lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the MERIDA (PART OF) sink?

The MERIDA (PART OF) sank on Aug 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MERIDA (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the MERIDA (PART OF) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MERIDA (PART OF) belong to?

The MERIDA (PART OF) belonged to MX.

What was the tonnage of the MERIDA (PART OF)?

The MERIDA (PART OF) had a tonnage of 3477 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERIDA (PART OF)?

The MERIDA (PART OF) is classified as a carrier.

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