Mermaid (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mermaid (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.85 N,3 39.935 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.580833
  • Longitude: -3.665583
Wreck Depth 32.14 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERMAID (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 14
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,000.2,090
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 6.11.87 H3838/86 6.11.87 WK LOCATED IN 533452N, 033952W [OGB] LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 5.11.87). NCA YET. H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 DESCRIBED AS CONCRETE BARGE. CHART AS WK 32MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). - NM 1791/88. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 28.10.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.3MTRS; SHADOW HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 19MTRS, BEAM 7.7MTRS. LIES 012/192 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS REA 8. E/S 'ON TOP' AFFECTED BY SOME HEAVE. CHART AS WK 32MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.851N, 0339.937W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.59 IN GEN DEPTH 36.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 004/294 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. AMEND WK 33MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.850N, 0339.935W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE. NFS.(FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 32.14MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2022

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.85 N,3 39.935 W
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FAQ

Where is the MERMAID (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MERMAID (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.85 N,3 39.935 W.

How deep is the MERMAID (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MERMAID (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.85 N,3 39.935 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERMAID (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MERMAID (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MERMAID (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MERMAID (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the MERMAID (PROBABLY)?

The MERMAID (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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