Merisia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Merisia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.675 N,4 21.906 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.244583
  • Longitude: -4.365100
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERISIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS IN DHOON BAY, AT N END BULGHAM BAY, 1 MILE N OF LAXEY HEAD. (SIBI & A CORKILL). POSN 541440, 042150W FOR FILING ONLY H1310/86/16 25.6.86 H1310/86/16 25.6.86 STRANDED REMAINS OF WK LIE IN 541440N, 042150W. (RAMSEY SAC, 29.5.86). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 13.6.11 13.6.11 ONLY RIBS, PLATES, A LARGE BOILER AND WINDING GEAR REMAIN. BELL RECOVERED 2010. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JULY 2011 EDN).
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-MS-14 '19. BUILT IN 1912 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALBERIC STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING GROUNDS. RAN ASHORE ON ROCKS IN DHOON BAY, AT N END OF BULGHAM BAY DURING A VIOLENT GALE. CREW OF 12 ALL DROWNED. FIVE BODIES RECOVERED. (SIBI & A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the MERISIA wreck located?

The MERISIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.675 N,4 21.906 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERISIA?

The seabed around the MERISIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MERISIA sink?

The MERISIA sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MERISIA discovered?

The wreck of the MERISIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MERISIA belong to?

The MERISIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MERISIA?

The MERISIA had a tonnage of 291 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERISIA?

The MERISIA is classified as a trawler.

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