Mersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.959 N,5 28.462 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.732650
  • Longitude: -5.474367
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERSEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.8 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 454
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1876
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1876
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 20.12.77 H4919/77 20.12.77 SS MERSEY WRECKED ON ROCKS NOW NAMED AFTER IT. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). NCA, POSN 514356N, 052824W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1867 BY T R OSWALD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HINES BROS, MARYPORT. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR ANTWERP. CARGO PIG IRON. STRANDED AND LOST IN ESE FORCE 3 GALE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MERSEY wreck located?

The MERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.959 N,5 28.462 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERSEY?

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

When did the MERSEY sink?

The MERSEY sank on Aug 11, 1876.

When was the wreck of the MERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the MERSEY was discovered in 1876.

What country did the MERSEY belong to?

The MERSEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MERSEY carrying?

The MERSEY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MERSEY?

The MERSEY had a tonnage of 454 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERSEY?

The MERSEY is classified as a steam ship.

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