Mertkan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mertkan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 16.93 N,21 14.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.282167
  • Longitude: 21.249333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERTKAN
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH380/350/01 12.5.92 SANK IN 361700N, 211500E, OFF VENETICO ISLAND, 4.5 MILES S OF PYLOS. (LL 30.4.92 & 1.5.92). POSN PLOTS IN ABOUT 4000MTRS BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO AGREE WELL WITH THE DESCRIBED POSN. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-AKBAY I '90, EX-AKBAY II '86. BUILT IN 1986 BY AKENDIZLER GEMI INSA SANAYI, KARADENIZ EREGLI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERTKAN DENIZCILIK TICARET AS. PASSAGE TUREY FOR KOTOR. CARGO IRON ORE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH GREEK MV PALLAS. FOURTEEN MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the MERTKAN wreck located?

The MERTKAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 16.93 N,21 14.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERTKAN?

The seabed around the MERTKAN lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the MERTKAN sink?

The MERTKAN sank on Apr 29, 1992.

When was the wreck of the MERTKAN discovered?

The wreck of the MERTKAN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MERTKAN belong to?

The MERTKAN belonged to TR.

What cargo was the MERTKAN carrying?

The MERTKAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MERTKAN?

The MERTKAN had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERTKAN?

The MERTKAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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