Metric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Metric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.713 N,5 1.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.478550
  • Longitude: -5.017583
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METRIC
Type motor vessel
Length 68 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 59.6
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 60
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0060.0,,005.0,
Debris Field 0030.0,135
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H1766/63 20.1.70 H1766/63 20.1.70 WK, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 522500N, 051000W, APPROX. (SS SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 11.9.70 11.9.70 LOCATED AND CONFIRMED AS THE METRIC IN 522855N, 050055W. CARGO REMOVED. HULL SIDE BROKEN. (RISDON BEAZLEY-ULRICH HARMS). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 28.11.72 28.11.72 AMEND TO USC 35FMS. NE 1410. 12.6.78 12.6.78 AMEND TO USC 64MTRS. NC 1408. H1310/85/37 22.10.85 H1310/85/37 22.10.85 LOCATED IN 522840N, 050101W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. WRECK WELL BROKEN. SCATTERED DEBRIS 70MTRS LONG AND STANDING 10MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 17.10.85). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. BR STD. HH091/320/01 3.8.10 HH091/320/01 3.8.10 LOCATED 12.4.10 IN 5228.708N, 0501.130W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.92 IN GEN DEPTH 72.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. INTACT. NFS. (HMS ECHO, HI 1320 AREA C). NCA. HH091/320/01 3.8.10 HH091/320/01 & SEP 2010/000129218 3.8.10 EXAM'D 29.4.10 IN 5228.713N, 0501.055W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.39 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 35MTRS TOWARDS 350 DEGS, 60MTRS TOWARDS 170MTRS. LENGTH 59.64MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HT 5.83MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. UPRIGHT BUT BROKEN UP, DEBRIS FIELD EXTENDS 30MTRS SE. (HMS ECHO, HI 1320 AREA C1). AMEND WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR ROTTERDAM. SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING A 50 KNOT STORM. CREW OF 7 & 3 PASSENGERS ABANDONED SHIP INTO THE LIFERAFT. RECOVERED BY FINNISH VESSEL VEGA. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP, SCOUR RUNS 170/350 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the METRIC wreck located?

The METRIC wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.713 N,5 1.055 W.

How deep is the METRIC and where exactly is it located?

The METRIC lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 52 28.713 N,5 1.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the METRIC?

The seabed around the METRIC lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the METRIC sink?

The METRIC sank on Dec 14, 1969.

When was the wreck of the METRIC discovered?

The wreck of the METRIC was discovered in 1970.

What cargo was the METRIC carrying?

The METRIC was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the METRIC?

The METRIC had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the METRIC?

The METRIC is classified as a motor vessel.

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