Merkurius Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Merkurius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.266167
- Longitude: 9.583500
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
MERKURIUS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 25, 1947
|
| Original Detection Year |
1948 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 6, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck details for the vessel MERKURIUS located in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. The underwater obstruction is positioned at coordinates 57 15.97 N, 9 35.01 E. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office indicate the site was originally marked by a light before being updated to a submerged wreck status. Current maritime charts identify the MERKURIUS as a wreck with a minimum depth of 3.1 meters. The site is documented in international nautical charts, specifically Danish and German hydrographic records, identifying the obstruction for maritime navigation safety. The wreck remains a noted underwater hazard in this North Sea sector.
Surveying Details
H5160/48 1.9.48 INS ST IN 571600N, 093512E MARKED BY A FL LT. (DANISH NM 27/1253/48). BR STD. H5160/48 18.10.48 ERASE LT ON MAST & INSERT LT 2 FL (PA) ON SHORE SE OF WK. (DANISH NM 37/1644/48). BR STD. H5160/48 28.11.49 DELETE. (DANISH NM 44/1834/49). BR STD. H5160/48 19.7.56 SHOWN AS DW ON DANISH 92. NCA. 25.2.57 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS IN 571600N, 093506E ON DANISH 92. BR STD. 20.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS ON GER 63 [1971]. 29.7.88 WK 3.1MTRS IN 571600N, 093506E SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BLOWN UP. (DANISH WK RECORDS).
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57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E
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FAQ
Where is the MERKURIUS wreck located?
The MERKURIUS wreck is located at coordinates 57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E.
How deep is the MERKURIUS and where exactly is it located?
The MERKURIUS lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 57 15.97 N,9 35.01 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MERKURIUS?
The seabed around the MERKURIUS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the MERKURIUS sink?
The MERKURIUS sank on Nov 25, 1947.
When was the wreck of the MERKURIUS discovered?
The wreck of the MERKURIUS was discovered in 1948.
What country did the MERKURIUS belong to?
The MERKURIUS belonged to DK.
What type of wreck is the MERKURIUS?
The MERKURIUS is classified as a steam ship.