Mexico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mexico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.451 N,1 37.57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.924183
  • Longitude: 1.626167
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEXICO
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 91.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 142
Tonnage 3017
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1941
Scour Dimensions 350.0,,002.3,210.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01014/41 23.3.41 PFMN 682/41. H01014/41 8.4.41 INS WK 5FMS. - NM 800/41 & FNM 806/41. H01014/41 2.9.43 CLEAR 36FT, FOUL 37FT. (FOIC HARWICH 2.9.43). H01014/41 31.1.49 OROPESA SWEEP SEPT 1948. CLEAR 45FT. SEABED 73FT. LEAST E/S 58FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 31.1.49). H01014/41 18.9.43 AMEND WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 2169/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS IN 515524N, 013738E. NC 2052. H4358/74 11.2.76 EXAM'D 14.10.75 IN 515526N, 013743E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.4, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6MTRS. (SOISS, HI 12/75). AMEND TO WK 16.6MTRS. - NM 471/76. H4726/77 19.3.79 LOCATED IN 515526N, 013741E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 22 MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. SCOUR 23MTRS. LYING NW/SE, ABOUT 250FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60B/78). NCA. H4726/77 21.1.81 SWEPT 31.3.80. CLEAR AT 15MTRS (SOISS, SIGNA DTD 14.1.81). - NM 411/81. H2007/81 16.2.81 EXAM'D 31.3.80 IN 515525N, 013741E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15, FOUL AT 15.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LYING 160/340 DEGS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (HMS ECHO HI 68B/80). NFA. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 23.7.95 IN 515527.08N, 013734.22E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.6, FOUL 14.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP AND VERY DEGRADED. MAY HAVE BEEN LYING ON ITS SIDE. NETS AND POTS ARE AROUND/ON THIS WK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 19.2.16 IN 5155.451N, 0137.570E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 142/322. SCOUR LENGTH 350MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 210DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN UP, ONLY IDENTIFIABLE SECTIONS BEING BOW AND STERN, BULK OF DEBRIS IS WITHIN 30M ZONE IN MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR LONDON. CARGO FUEL OIL. MINED. LATER DISPERSED. CREW OF 10 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wk very broken up.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55.451 N,1 37.57 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEXICO wreck located?

The MEXICO wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.451 N,1 37.57 E.

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

The MEXICO lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.451 N,1 37.57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEXICO?

The seabed around the MEXICO lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the MEXICO sink?

The MEXICO sank on Mar 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MEXICO discovered?

The wreck of the MEXICO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MEXICO belong to?

The MEXICO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MEXICO carrying?

The MEXICO was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the MEXICO?

The MEXICO had a tonnage of 3017 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEXICO?

The MEXICO is classified as a tanker.

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