Where is the MESSENGER wreck located?

The MESSENGER wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.785 S,60 54.618 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MESSENGER?

The seabed around the MESSENGER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The MESSENGER sank on Jan 1, 1920.

The wreck of the MESSENGER was discovered in 1990.

The MESSENGER is classified as a carrier.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Messenger Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 53.785 S,60 54.618 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -51.896417 Longitude: -60.910300
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MESSENGER
Type	carrier
Length	9.1 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 1, 1920
Original Detection Year	1990
Original Source	naval vessel
Surveying Details	HH090/501/01 1.8.90 EXAM'D 8.1.90 IN 515346.5N, 605421.5W [SAP] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. ONLY A FEW COPPER PLATES REMAIN, SET INTO THE ROCKS. RECOMMEND NCA. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 501). NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date	Aug 5, 2014

VESSEL, BROKE ADRIFT FROM WEDDELL SETTLEMENT JETTY DURING SEVERE NE GALE, STRUCK ROCK & BROKE UP. (HMS ENDURANCE).

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