Merkur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Merkur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.975 N,3 16.131 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.366250
  • Longitude: -3.268850
Wreck Depth 5.28 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERKUR
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Sonar Length 129.7
Sonar Width 36.2
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 51
Tonnage 2593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1920
Bottom Texture Clay
Scour Dimensions ,,0.76,
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Markers 'MERKUR' R CAN LT BUOY, FLR 2.5S, BELL.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

MERKUR shipwreck and underwater obstruction located in the Celtic Sea at coordinates 51 21.975 N, 3 16.131 W. The wreck is marked by a green conical light buoy GPFL(2)G.10S. Note that the green buoy previously located to the north of the wreck will not be replaced.

Surveying Details

H3337/20 12.5.20 SUNK IN 512200N, 031600W BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. MARKED BY LTV, 3 FIXED LTS 1C S OF WK. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 830/20. H3853/20 31.5.20 WK MARKER LTV REPLACED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1013/20. H6772/20 22.9.20 G BUOY TO N OF WK WILL NOT BE REPLACED. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1571/20. FOR FURTHER DETAILS - SEE RECORD FOR ZELO [12444] IN SAME POSN. 1.8.06 EUT POSN: 5121.971N, 0316.125W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. SEP 2018/000204444 16.02.18 FOR FURTHER DETAILS - SEE RECORD FOR ZELO [12444] IN AMENDED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SPANISH SS CASTRO ALEN WHILE LEAVING BARRY FOR LAS PALMAS.

General Comments

WRECKS MERKUR AND ZELO ARE MODERATELY WELL DEFINED AND BOTH INTACT. See also: 12444

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.975 N,3 16.131 W
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FAQ

Where is the MERKUR wreck located?

The MERKUR wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.975 N,3 16.131 W.

How deep is the MERKUR and where exactly is it located?

The MERKUR lies at a depth of about 5.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.975 N,3 16.131 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERKUR?

The seabed around the MERKUR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MERKUR sink?

The MERKUR sank on May 9, 1920.

When was the wreck of the MERKUR discovered?

The wreck of the MERKUR was discovered in 1920.

What country did the MERKUR belong to?

The MERKUR belonged to FI.

What cargo was the MERKUR carrying?

The MERKUR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MERKUR?

The MERKUR had a tonnage of 2593 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERKUR?

The MERKUR is classified as a steam ship.

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